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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 19 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith, 1897-1950

 Series
Identifier: B091.02
Scope and Contents

Series 2 of 7 includes newspaper articles, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (B'nai B'rith) Denver Lodge 171 programs, and a national B'nai B'rith certificate to Milton Anfenger.

Dates: 1897-1950

B'nai B'rith, 1968-1978

 File
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

 Item
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

Box 1, 1944-1945, 2005

 File — Box B207.01.0001: Series B207.01; Series B207.02 [Barcode: U186020737342]
Identifier: B207.02.0001
Abstract

(1) book- ''Paving the Way: The Life of Morris E. Adelstein'' 2005; (2) magazines: ''The National Jewish Monthly'' 1944 and 1945

Dates: 1944-1945, 2005

Box 1, 1902-1970

 File — Box B170.01.0001: Series B170.01; Series B170.02 [Barcode: U186020758437]
Identifier: B170.01.0001
Abstract

The first Jewish families arrived in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1878 and Congregation Monefiore was formed in 1884. J. E. Rosenwald Lodge, No. 545, I.O.B.B was organized in 1902, the second B'nai B'rith Chapter in New Mexico. Contains two ledgers with Minutes (1902-1970), and two ledgers with financial information, including dues payments by members (1902-1980).

Dates: 1902-1970

Box 94 (Bowling Ball & Shoes), 1953-2018

 File — Box B009.07.0094: Series B009.07 [Barcode: U186023261358]
Identifier: B009.07.0094
Abstract

Objects related to B'nai B'rith bowling association: Bowling ball, shoes, trophy and 2018 program.

Dates: 1953-2018

Box 97 (Bowling Bag), Mid-Late 20th Century

 File — Box B009.07.0097: Series B009.07 [Barcode: U186023292587]
Identifier: B009.07.0097
Abstract

Bowling bag from mid-late 20th century. Belonged to B'nai B'rith bowling league member.

Dates: Mid-Late 20th Century

Charles Rosenbaum B'nai B'rith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B308
Abstract Charles Rosenbaum was part of the professional law firm, Isaacson Rosenbaum, founded in 1960 and specializing in property law. Charles was active in the B’nai B’rith and the Allied Jewish Federation. He married Louise Michael Anfenger and they had two children: Stanton Rosenbaum and Louann (Rosenbaum) Miller. Collection contains speeches/addresses given by Charles Rosenbaum 1938-1960 and citizenship manuals written by Charles Rosenbaum for the B'nai B'rith Americanization Committee from 1929...
Dates: 1929-1952

Flatow Family, 1896, 1993

 File
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

 Item
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

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Type
Archival Object 17
Collection 2
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 9
Fraternal organizations 7
Jews 5
Social life and customs 3
Bowling 2