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 13 Collections and/or Records:
Portrait of Milton Anfenger
A portrait of Milton Anfenger seated in an armchair.
Program for President Theodore Roosevelt Banquet, 1905 May 8
Republican State Ticket Notice, circa 1905
Republican State Ticket notice from the Rocky Mountain Herald listing the men running for different political positions. Milton L. Anfenger is listed under ''Senators.'' Milton Anfenger was a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
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