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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry, 2002 March 22

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0006.00162
Abstract

Discusses life as a pioneer in the thriving mining town of Aspen, family ran business there and prospered, growing up without many other Jewish families, school life, teaching in a country school, moved to Denver around 1924, and talks a lot about her family life.

Dates: 2002 March 22

Photographs of the Kobey and Related Families, 1899-2005

 File
Identifier: B100.02.0001.0002
Abstract

This folder contains four original photographs, as well as printed copies of digital photographs from series 3 of the Dorothy "Dokes" Berry Papers. The photographs are of the Kobey and related families, the Kobey Shoe and Clothing store and the home of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey in Aspen, Colorado.

Dates: 1899-2005