Anfenger, Milton L. (Milton Louis), 1874-1952
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 9 Collections and/or Records:
Citizens of the State: Colorado's Early Jewish Politicians, 2007
Milton Anfenger Accepting Award, 1944
Milton Anfenger is accepting an award at a banquet. Eight other men are standing around him.
Milton Anfenger Scrapbook, 1903-1913
Milton Anfenger scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, and programs about his political life, work as an attorney, and participation in many organizations. It also covers Milton Anfenger when he was in the Colorado militia during the 1904-1905 miner strikes in Cripple Creek.
Milton Anfenger Sitting in a Hotel Lobby, 1924
Milton Anfenger Speaking, 1950
Milton Anfenger is speaking at a lectern in an outside venue.
Milton Anfenger Standing in Front of Building, 1912
Milton Anfenger Standing in Front of Sailboat, 1912
Milton Louis Anfenger Papers
Milton L. Anfenger was an attorney, Colorado state senator, humanitarian, and civic leader who lived in Denver, Colorado. He was president of National Jewish Hospital and the Denver Bears Baseball Club. He was a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and B'nai B'rith. The papers include newspapers, newspaper clippings, invitations, photographs, and scrapbooks.
Portrait of Milton Anfenger
A portrait of Milton Anfenger seated in an armchair.
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