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

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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 45 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith Certificate to Milton Anfenger, 1950 March 19

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Identifier: B091.02.0001.0003.00004
Abstract

Certificate from B'nai B'rith in appreciation to Milton Anfenger for more than a half-century of service. The certificate was done in Washington, D. C. and was signed by the President and Secretary of B'nai B'rith. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge No. 171 and as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1950 March 19

B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171 Newsletter, 1911

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Identifier: B091.02.0001.0003.00002
Abstract Newsletter of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171. The lodge met the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 1543 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. The newsletter has meeting information and announcements about the District Grand Lodge No. 2 convention to be held in Denver, Colorado. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge and president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an...
Dates: 1911

B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 2 Convention President's Message, 1941 May 25

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Identifier: B091.02.0001.0003.00003
Abstract

Message of Samuel J. Mantel, president of B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 2, for the eighty-ninth annual convention of the B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 2 in Columbus, Ohio. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge No. 171 and as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1941 May 25

Bridge and Automobiles, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00014
Abstract Three men are sitting in two automobiles on a bridge. Cottonwood trees are on the bank of the river. Milton Louis Anfenger is on the left sitting sideways in an automobile with his legs extended. The photograph is on page 79 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....
Dates: 1906

Bridge Over River, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00017
Abstract Three men and an automobile are on a bridge over a river. One man is standing and pointing. Cottonwood trees are on the banks of the river. The photograph is on page 79 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. He was a president and lifetime board member of National...
Dates: 1906

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1916-1921, 1980-2014

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Identifier: B114.09.0001.0007
Abstract

Two Jewish men, Simon Bamberger and Henry Altman, were among the founders of Cheyenne in 1867. Jewsh businessmen followed, and the first congregation was incorporated in 1888. B'nai B'rith was established in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1921.

Dates: 1916-1921, 1980-2014

Close View of Three Men in Automobiles on Bridge, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00012
Abstract Three men are sitting in two automobiles on a bridge. Cottonwood trees are on the bank of the river. Milton Louis Anfenger, smoking a cigar, is sitting sideways in a automobile with his legs extended. He is balancing his hat on his right foot. The photograph is on page 79 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...
Dates: 1906

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

David S. Lehman Obituary, 1915 April 22

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Identifier: B091.03.0001.0004.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1915 April 22

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

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