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Harry Pells Insurance Agency

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Pells Insurance, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0009.00067
Abstract

Harry Pells Insurance Agency building with two large signs advertising their insurance. On top of the building is a large neon sign for ''Miller High Life the champagne of bottle beer.''

Dates: between 1950-1960

Harry Pells Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B328
Abstract

Harry Pells was Jewish businessman in Denver, CO. He owned and operated an insurance agency and was an active marine. Harry Pells enlisted in the Army in both WWI and WWII. He was later involved in veterans’ organizations, such as the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion where he organized a toy drive that sent over 50,000 toys to Europe. Collection contains personal papers, news clippings, pamphlets and, a newsletter related to Harry Pells from 1918 through 1986.

Dates: Other: 1918-1986

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Subject
Colorado 1
Denver (Colo.) 1
Jewish businesspeople -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Jewish men 1
Jews -- Colorado -- Charities 1