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Berry, Dokes (Dorothy Kobey), 1905-2009

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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 4 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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B100, Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry Papers / Digitized Materials / Box 1 / Background Materials for Oral History of Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry

Four Generations of Berrys, 2000

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00011
Abstract Two informal photographs of Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry and her children, grandchildren, and great grandson. In the upper photograph, Dokes poses with her children in front of the exterior of a house on July 22, 2000. Standing from left to right are Joan, Harold, Dokes, and Susan. The photograph was taken July 22, 2000. In the lower photograph, Dokes poses with one of her children, a grandchild, and a great grand-child in May 2000. From left to right are Mark (grandson), Dokes holding...
Dates: 2000
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B100, Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry Papers / Digitized Materials / Box 1 / Background Materials for Oral History of Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

Kobey Kids as Graduates, 1923

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00009
Abstract Silas, Dorothy, and Nathan Kobey (left to right) pose for a formal portrait in Aspen, Colorado in 1923. Dorothy, whose nickname was ''Dokes,'' is seated, and Silas and Nathan stand on either side. All three wear graduation caps and gowns. Dorothy 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 of Aspen...
Dates: 1923
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B100, Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry Papers / Digitized Materials / Box 1 / Background Materials for Oral History of Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry

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