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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith

 Organization

Biography

The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith was founded in New York City in 1843 by Jewish Germanic immigrants. B'nai B'rith is a philanthropic and social service organization that and seeks to integrate Jewish identity with the public and civil sphere in America.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith, 1968-1978

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Identifier: B093.01.0001.0007
Abstract

Various materials and publications related to B'nai B'rith, a philanthropic and social service organization.

Dates: 1968-1978

B'nai B'rith Certificate to Milton Anfenger, 1950 March 19

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Identifier: B091.02.0001.0003.00004
Abstract

Certificate from B'nai B'rith in appreciation to Milton Anfenger for more than a half-century of service. The certificate was done in Washington, D. C. and was signed by the President and Secretary of B'nai B'rith. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge No. 171 and as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1950 March 19

Flatow Family, 1896, 1993

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Identifier: B111.03.0003.0014
Abstract

The Flatow family of Cripple Creek, Colorado, included Julius and Bernard Flatow, as well as a number of other relatives. Their descendant, Natalie Flatow-Vasa of New York, tells of her father Richard Flatow's stories of his boyhood in Cripple Creek during the 1890s.

Dates: 1896, 1993

Group of Men and Women in Front of Fence, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00019
Abstract

Group of men and women standing in front of a large wood fence. Milton Anfenger is eighth from the right in the front. He is standing sideways and is smoking a cigar. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1912

Jewish Benevolence, Panel 2, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00037: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282639]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00037
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Benevolence" and includes B'nai B'rith and David Kline, Denver Sheltering Home, National Council of Jewish Women and Channah Milstein.

Dates: Other: 2001

National Jewish Monthly, 1968-1978

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Identifier: B093.01.0004.0007
Abstract

Materials related to the newsletter National Jewish Monthly, published by the B'nai B'rith.

Dates: 1968-1978

Newspaper Articles and Publications, 1906-1916

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Identifier: B091.02.0003.0001
Abstract

Contains newspaper articles relating to B'nai B'rith conventions and B'nai B'rith publications.

Dates: 1906-1916

Oral History Interview with Noah Atler, 1978 January 24

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Identifier: B098.08.0009.00002
Abstract Topics covered: Tillye Levey describes the project; Noah a Denver native, talks about JCRS beginnings and history, he was president in 1954 and didn't want to close after it was no longer needed as a TB center so shifted to cancer research; talks about hospital research, the shopping center, commercialized the land after they got rid of the farm; talks a lot about fund raising; differences and competition between JCRS and NJH. Second half on Interview focuses on the B’nai B’rith, camps,...
Dates: 1978 January 24

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