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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

Colorado Association of Elks, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00021
Abstract A group of Colorado Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members pose in front of the Elks building at 421 Main Street in Ouray, Colorado. The brick Elks Lodge is a 1906 Italianate-Second Empire building. Over the front entrance is a clock with an elk's head decoration in the center of the clock. The curved arch area of the windows have leaded stained glass pieces. Anfenger is fourth from the right of men who are sitting. The photograph is on page 177 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. It is...
Dates: 1912

Denver Elks Drill Team, 1912 July

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00022
Abstract The drill team of the Denver Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is lined up on a field. Denver won the Elks' drill team competition in Portland, Oregon. The photograph is on page 193 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge...
Dates: 1912 July

Denver Elks Drill Team Postcard, 1912 July

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Identifier: B091.04.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

The drill team of the Denver Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is lined up on a field. Denver won the Elks' drill team competition in Portland, Oregon. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge #17, he was elected Exalted Ruler in 1913.

Dates: 1912 July

Denver Elks Float, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00023
Abstract

Women sit on a float decorated with cloth swags and floral arrangements. The photograph is on page 193 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge #17, he was elected Exalted Ruler in 1913.

Dates: 1912

Elks Mid Western Dinner, 1938 July 12

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Identifier: B091.04.0003.0003.00002
Abstract Group at the Mid Western Dinner of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks at the 74th National Convention. Milton Louis Anfenger is seated at the rear circular table at the right in front of a window. He is wearing a boutonnière and a ribbon. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A...
Dates: 1938 July 12

Milton Anfenger Accepting Award, 1944

 Item
Identifier: B091.01.0001.0001.00003
Abstract

Milton Anfenger is accepting an award at a banquet. Eight other men are standing around him.

Dates: 1944

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00030
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00019
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Milton Anfenger Sitting in a Hotel Lobby, 1924

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Identifier: B091.01.0001.0001.00001
Abstract Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated in a chair in the French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. 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. 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...
Dates: 1924

Milton Anfenger Speaking, 1950

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Identifier: B091.01.0001.0001.00004
Abstract

Milton Anfenger is speaking at a lectern in an outside venue.

Dates: 1950

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