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Congregation Emanuel (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

Established October 11, 1874. This Reform Jewish congregation was officially incorporated as Congregation Emanuel, but it is also referred to as Temple Emanuel in documents and research materials.

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Marks Elfenbein Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B456
Dates: Other: 1944 - 2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Marks Elfenbein Family Papers

Max Frankel, 1980-2005

 File
Identifier: B111.03.0003.0028
Abstract

Temple Emanuel Haggadah booklet and newspaper articles on the life, community works and death of Max Frankel,

Dates: 1980-2005
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 3, D-F / Box 3

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00019
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Individuals / Box 8

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00030
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Individuals / Box 16

Miscellaneous Documents and Ephemera, 1888-1916

 File
Identifier: B226.01.0001.0001
Abstract Ray David was a member of Congregation Emanuel and there is a copy of the cover page of the Fair Cook Book; a copy of a delegate's ribbon to a convention in Trinidad; a program and conference regulations from the Annual conference of Charities and Corrections held in the state capitol in 1913 (Ray David was a speaker); a presentation letter to Ray David, as President of Jewish Women; and a transcript of Mrs. Ray Sarah David, Superintendent of the Jewish Aid Society at an Inquiry on April 3,...
Dates: 1888-1916
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B226, Ray David Papers / Scrapbook and Papers / Box 1

Oral History Interview with Aimee Strauss, 1982 March 19

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00092
Abstract "Aimee (nee Peyser) Strauss reminisces about growing up in Denver, Colo. She talks specifically about the education she received in public schools, as well as her religious education at Temple Emanuel Sunday School. She discusses her work experience while a single woman, including her involvement in the education of immigrant Jews on the West Side of Denver. She describes her wedding to Melvin Strauss, their honeymoon in California, and their experiences in the grocery business in Denver....
Dates: 1982 March 19
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 4

Oral History Interview with Forrest Meyer, 1984 November 1

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0005.00125
Abstract "Forrest Meyer recounts the history of his family, beginning with his father who migrated as a teenager from Poland to Rocky Ford, Colo. He describes his family moving to Ft. Collins, Colo. where his father opened a clothing store. Forrest recalls the role that religion played in his life as a young boy, including the weekly trips his family made to attend Temple Emanuel in Denver. He describes growing up Jewish in a rural town, and the camaraderie that existed between him and his friends of...
Dates: 1984 November 1
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 5

Oral History Interview with Frayda Ornsten, 1978 July 17

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00038
Abstract

Frayda Lynn Ornsten (née Blumberg) discusses her childhood, including the Jewish environment, schooling, and family gatherings. She also discusses her two marriages and her education and career in the field of special education. She talks about her father, Ben Blumberg, and her relationship with him. She reflects on changing attitudes, roles, goals of youth, and her philosophy of life. Went to the University of Denver.

Interview Index notes in Release file B098.01.0022.0003

Dates: 1978 July 17
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 2

Oral History Interview with Henry and Leona Frankel, 1977 November 7

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0001.00017
Abstract

Henry Frankel's family came from Europe and settled early in Denver. They had a few bussinesses. They owned Growth and Progress club and Green Gables Country Club. They were members of Temple Emanuel.

Dates: 1977 November 7
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 1

Oral History Interview with Rabbi Earl Stone, 1991

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0006.00147
Abstract

Topics Covered: Joining the Army, served as the first Jewish Chaplain to enter the European Theater in WWII, organizing a wedding in a few days when unexpected orders to deploy were received, experiences as a chaplain in the army during WWII.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 6

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