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 2 Collections and/or Records:
David S. Lehman Obituary, 1915 April 22
Copy of Obituary of David S. Lehman, who was vice president and chairman of the finance committee of the National Jewish Hospital. Ending part of obituary is missing.
National Jewish Hospital Tribute to Milton L. Anfenger Program, 1949 September 2
Program for the seventy-fifth birthday dinner for Milton L. Anfenger given by the board of National Jewish Hospital and held at Green Gables Country Club in Denver, Colorado. Milton Anfenger was president of the National Jewish Hospital Board from 1945-1952 and was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.