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Hornbein family

 Family

Biography

The Hornbein family of Denver, Colorado, was actively involved in the Colorado Jewish community. Philip L. Hornbein (1879-1962) was a 1901 graduate of the University of Denver School of Law, a noted trial lawyer, chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party from 1918 to 1920, and President of the National Lawyers Guild Denver chapter from its formation in 1938. He was a founder of Denver's Zionist movement, supporter of JCRS, and led the fight against the Ku Klux Klan during the 1920s. In 1905 he married Flora Anfenger (1888-1964), the daughter of early Colorado pioneer Louis Anfenger, and they had three children: Louis (1907-1912), Marjorie (1913-2006), and Philip, Jr. (1915-1987). Marjorie Hornbein received undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Denver, was a founder and served on the executive board of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society; authored a book and many journal and magazine articles; and contributed to the boards of many charitable, educational, and municipal commissions in Denver. Philip Hornbein, Jr. served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a labor attorney.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Box 10, 1902-1988

 File — Box B167.02.0010: Series B167.02 [Barcode: U186020738940]
Identifier: B167.02.0010
Abstract

Large black and white image of a woman and child in a wooden frame, large black and white image of a child holding a toy horse in a wooden frame.

Dates: 1902-1988

Box 11, 1902-1988

 File — Box B167.02.0011: Series B167.02 [Barcode: U186020738958]
Identifier: B167.02.0011
Abstract

Framed black and white image of Philip Hornbein Sr., framed image of Philip Hornbein Sr. reading titled ''Advocate,'' same framed image of Philip Hornbein Sr. reading with his name and dates below, and a framed eulogy by Eugene Cervi titled ''Philip Hornbein: A Free Man.''

Dates: 1902-1988

Box 12, 1902-1988

 File — Box B167.02.0012: Series B167.02 [Barcode: U186020738966]
Identifier: B167.02.0012
Abstract

Three (3) ivory oval framed portraits of the Anfenger daughters, (1) framed newspaper photograph of Philip Hornbein in court, three (3) photos in a black square frame of Philip Hornbein in the army, and several black and white and colored photographs of members of the Hornbein family.

Dates: 1902-1988

Box 13

 File
Identifier: B167.02.0013
Abstract

Canceled record. Rehoused into B167.02.0010.

Dates: 1902-1988

Box 14, 1902-1960

 File — Box B167.03.0014: Series B167.03 [Barcode: U186020738974]
Identifier: B167.03.0014
Abstract

Silver kiddush cup with lid engraved with roses.

Dates: 1902-1960

Hornbein Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B167
Abstract

The Hornbein family of Denver, Colorado, was actively involved in the Colorado Jewish and larger community. Philip L. Hornbein (1879-1962) married Flora Anfenger (1888-1964) in 1905, and they had three children: Louis (1907-1912), Marjorie (1913-2006) and Philip (1915-1987). The collections consists of material objects, photographs, and documents that belonged to the Hornbein family.

Dates: 1902-1988

Hornbein Family Portrait, 1923

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00024
Abstract

Flora and Philip Hornbein stand in front of a false scenic coastline backdrop with their children, Marjorie and Philip Jr., mounted on a wooden donkey in front of them. Photograph was taken on a trip to San Francisco, California in 1923. Philip Hornbein was a Colorado trial lawyer, a leader in the fight against the Ku Klux Klan, and chairman of Colorado's Democratic Party during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Dates: 1923

Oral History Interview with Charlotte Frumess Miller, 1976 October

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00025
Abstract

Interview covers family memories including the Charsky, Miller, Hornbein and Ellsberg families.

Dates: 1976 October

Puff Box, Late 19th - Early 20th Century

 Item
Identifier: B167.03.0004.00006
Scope and Contents

White china powder box with pink roses with a brass handle and brass lid. Would have held face powder and a powder puff. Also known as a puff box.

Dates: Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Souvenir Gold Bucket, Between 1900-1920

 Item
Identifier: B167.03.0004.00007
Scope and Contents

Small silver souvenir gold bucket with "Cripple Creek Colo." embossed on one side and an image of the Elkton Mine on the other side; handle with a twist in middle. Dent in bucket on the text. Bottom marked staerling.

Dates: Between 1900-1920