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Stein, Billie (Lillian), 1907-2002

 Person

Biography

Lillian Stein was born on July 7, 1907 in Denver to David and Rose Stein. Her father was a tailor and a cantor. Billie (Lillian) Stein began playing the trumpet in The Denver Post Boys Band. She started her all girls band at 14 and took Billie's Harmony Girls jazz band on the road when she graduated from high school at the age of 15. She married William Stein in 1939. Billie Stein became involved in many charitable organizations, including the National Council of Jewish Women, Jewish Family and Children's Services, United Way, Hadassah, Rose Hospital, Temple Emanuel and Allied Jewish Federation.

Citation

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Billie Stein, 1924

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00039
Abstract

Billie Stein standing outside in front of an evergreen tree and wearing a fur coat.

Dates: 1924

Billie Stein, between 1960-1980

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00041
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Billie Stein stands outside an unusual building holding a shopping bag.

Dates: between 1960-1980

Billie Stein in Hong Kong, between 1960-1980

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00042
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Billie Stein wears a life preserver during a tour of Hong Kong.

Dates: between 1960-1980

Billie Stein in Jerusalem, between 1960-1980

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00040
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Billie Stein standing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.

Dates: between 1960-1980

Billie Stein Playing the Trumpet, 1995

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00043
Abstract

Billie Stein wearing a red dress and playing the trumpet.

Dates: 1995

Box 1, 1926-1996

 File — Box B192.01.0001: Series B192.01 [Barcode: U186020738673]
Identifier: B192.01.0001
Abstract

Newsclippings, scrapbook pages, and laminated newspaper articles from Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News and newsclippings.

Dates: 1926-1996

Box 2, 1939-1992

 File — Box B192.01.0002: Series B192.01; Series B192.02 [Barcode: U186020738479]
Identifier: B192.02.0002
Abstract

Box contains newspaper articles, programs, a drawing, certificates of recognition, wedding invitation, play, and handwritten notes.

Dates: 1939-1992

Certificates, Wedding Invitation, and Play, 1939-1989

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Identifier: B192.02.0002.0004
Abstract

Contains marriage certificate between William Stein and Lillian Stein, play about families in crisis, Certificates of Recognition, including from Allied Apartments, The American National Red Cross (January 1, 1946) and for Israel bonds.

Dates: 1939-1989

Lillian ''Billie'' Stein Articles and Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B192
Abstract Lillian Stein was born on July 7, 1907 in Denver to David and Rose Stein. Her father was a tailor and a cantor. Billie (Lillian) Stein began playing the trumpet in The Denver Post Boys Band. She started her all girls band at 14 and took Billie's Harmony Girls jazz band on the road when she graduated from high school at the age of 15. With her jazz band, she traveled throughout the United States performing on her trumpet. She married William Stein in 1939. Billie Stein became involved in...
Dates: Other: 1920-1996