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Berry, Dokes (Dorothy Kobey), 1905-2009

 Person

Biography

Mrs. Dorothy Kobey Berry (Mrs. Nathan Berry) was generally known by her nickname, "Dokes." b. 22 July 1905, Aspen, Colo.; d. 24 Feb. 2009, Denver, Colo.; age 103.

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

1923 High School Graduation, 1923

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00010
Abstract

Nathan, Dorothy, and Silas Kobey (left to right) pose for a formal portrait in Aspen, Colorado in 1923. All three wear graduation caps and gowns. Dorothy, whose nickname was ''Dokes,'' and Silas Kobey were the children of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. Nathan Kobey was the son of Benjamin and Hattie Reiss Kobey, as well as a cousin of Dorothy and Silas Kobey. Dorothy was the valedictorian of the 1923 graduating class at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colorado.

Dates: 1923

Articles, Publications and Genealogical Materials, 1880-2005

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Identifier: B100.01.0001.0001
Abstract

This folder contains newspaper and magazine articles, family tree charts, and brief family histories relating to the Kobey family.

Dates: 1880-2005

Aspen, Colorado, between 1940-1995

 File
Identifier: B114.03.0001.0003
Abstract

A Jewish resident of Aspen offers her reflections on Jewish life in Aspen in 1994 and surveys Jewish contributions to Aspen's culture and economy. David Hyman was an early investor in Aspen in 1880 and, along with Elias Cohn, was a major figure in the town's mining industry. Yom Kippur services were held in the Wheeler Opera House in 1889.

Dates: between 1940-1995

Box 1, 1880-2005

 File — Box B100.01.0001: Series B100.01; Series B100.02; Series B100.03 [Barcode: U186020739768]
Identifier: B100.01.0001
Abstract

(3) file folders include: Articles and family material; photographs of the Kobey and related families; (1) CD digitized material for the oral history of Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry.

Dates: 1880-2005

Box 1, 1880-2005

 File — Box B100.01.0001: Series B100.01; Series B100.02; Series B100.03 [Barcode: U186020739768]
Identifier: B100.02.0001
Abstract

Papers and photographs of Dokes Kobey Berry.

Dates: 1880-2005

Box 1, 1880-2005

 File — Box B100.01.0001: Series B100.01; Series B100.02; Series B100.03 [Barcode: U186020739768]
Identifier: B100.03.0001
Abstract

Papers and photographs of Dokes Kobey Berry and her family.

Dates: 1880-2005

Daughters of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey, 1910 September 3

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00008
Abstract

Formal portrait of the daughters of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. The Kobey sisters are from left to right: Rebecca, 11 years old, Ruth, 5 months old and Dorothy, 5 years old.

Dates: 1910 September 3

Dokes Kobey Berry, 1928

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00007

Dorothy "Dokes" Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22

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Identifier: B100.02.0001.0002.00002
Abstract

Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry poses for an informal photograph in her home in Denver, Colorado on July 22, 2002, her 97th birthday.

Dates: 2002 July 22

Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22

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Identifier: B100.02.0001.0002.00003
Abstract

Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry holds a sign stating: ''Happy Birthday Dokes Kobey Berry, 97 and Still driving.'' Roberta Volin holds the other end of the sign.

Dates: 2002 July 22