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Stein, Azriel, 1896-1976

 Person

Biography

Azriel "Azie" Stein was the husband of Irene Miller Stein and operated the Pencol Drug Store. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on April 22, 1896 and died in Denver, Colorado in October 1976. He founded the popular drug store and operated it for decades. He was both a capable pharmacist and successful businessman. His wife, Irene Miller Stein, was a noted Denver artist and daughter of pioneer Colorado cattle dealer Robert Lazar Miller, who immigrated to Colorado from Lithuania in 1881.

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Interior of Pencol Drug, between 1950-1965

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0009.00035
Abstract

Interior of Pencol Drug with unidentified employees and customers. The store was located at Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, and owned by Azriel Stein.

Dates: between 1950-1965

Irene Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material

 Collection
Identifier: B173
Abstract Irene Miller (Mrs. Azriel) Stein was a professional artist well into her 90s. She was the daughter of Anna and Robert Lazar Miller, both pioneers of Denver's Jewish community. In 1921 she married Azriel Stein, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaina native and they had a son Stanley. Azriel Stein founded, owned, and operated Pencol Drug Store on the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver. The collection contains papers, objects, scrapbooks that belonged to Robert Lazar Miller and...
Dates: 1885-2000

List of Denver Jewish Pharmacists

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Identifier: B390.01.0001.00005
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List of "Denver Jewish Pharmacists". Lists 12 pharmacies and drug stores, along with associated pharmacists, and family members. Typed.

Dates: 1936-1986

Masonic Apron, circa 1919

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Identifier: B173.01.0005.00001
Abstract

A Freemason's apron made of off-white kid leather with a cotton lining. An unevenly set strip of leather serves as the tie. Under the triangle flap on back, there is a Masonic Icon and the words: ''Presented by Denver Lodge No. 5; A.F. & A.M.; Denver, Col.; To brother Azriel Stein at his initiation; initiated Nov. 17, 1919; Passed; Raised.'' Masons (Freemasons) are members of a major fraternal organization. Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.

Dates: circa 1919

One Millionth Prescription Award Plaque, 1967 April 22

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Identifier: B217.01.0002.00001
Abstract Award plaque given to Azriel Stein and Pencol Drug Store. Plaque reads "Prescription Award presented to Pencol Drug Sture by E.R. Squibb & Sons in honor of their having filled 1,000,000 prescriptions".A blue and white delft ceramic mortar mounted on wooden plaque backboard. Also contains a loose ceramic pestle with same design. This was awarded to Pencol Drugstore by E.R. Squibb and Sons for preparing one million prescriptions. Originally belonged to Azriel...
Dates: 1967 April 22

Pencol Drug Store Material Culture, Scrapbook, and Records

 Collection
Identifier: B217
Abstract Pencol Drug Store was owned and operated by pharmacist and businessman Azriel Stein, who was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at the corner of Pennsylvania Street and Colfax Avenue, and opening in the 1930s, Pencol Drug was a fixture on the Denver landscape for several decades. In addition to dispensing prescriptions and selling over the counter medications, the store featured a popular soda and ice cream fountain and gift section. Stein was married to Irene Miller Stein, a...
Dates: Other: 1945-1967

President Ford Memorial Letter, 1976

 File
Identifier: B173.03.0003.0003
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material.

Dates: 1976

Shriner Fez, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0006.00001
Abstract A burgundy wool felt hat with a black tassel. Metal coils spell ''El Jebel'' on the front. There is a gold sword under the letters and a crescent with a star under the sword. A gold colored metal King Tut head hangs from sword. There is a small plastic imitation garnet in the center of the star. Cotton burgundy fabric sewn inside the hat has a crest and printed in black ink: ''Appel-Zlzka; Denver, Colo''. The Shriners are a fraternal organization that raise money for the treatment of...
Dates: circa 1920