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Anfenger, Milton L. (Milton Louis), 1874-1952

 Person

Biography

Milton Louis Anfenger was born in Denver, Colorado, September 3, 1874. It is said that Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado was founded at the bris or circumcision ceremony of Milton Anfenger, the eldest son of Louis and Louise Anfenger. He married Essie Wolfshon in 1911. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. He was a lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early history. Anfenger was active in state politics and was elected to the Colorado state senate in 1904. From 1923 to 1932, he was the owner of the Denver Bears baseball club. Milton Anfenger was a humanitarian, and civic leader in Denver, president of the Denver Western Baseball Club, and a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and B'nai B'rith. Milton Anfenger died in Denver in 1952.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00003
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00112
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935

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