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

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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 87 Collections and/or Records:

Figure Dissected at Trial, circa 1915

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Identifier: B091.05.0001.0005.00006
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Copy of newspaper articles about attorney Milton Louis Anfenger defending Horrace Golden, an illusionist, for non-payment for a wood model. The question was whether the arms and legs were detachable. Milton Anfenger lost the court case, but said he would appeal.

Dates: circa 1915

First Officers' Call, Camp Goldfield, 1903 September 5

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00002
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Colorado Militia officers posed in front of a tent and buildings at Camp Goldfield during the 1903-1904 strike in the Cripple Creek Mining District. Camp Goldfield was below the Portland Mine in Goldfield, Colorado, near Victor, Colorado. Colonel Milton Louis Anfenger was an aide-de-camp to Colorado Governor James H. Peabody and militia Brigadier General Sherman M. Bell during Colorado's response to the 1903-1904 strike. The photograph is on page 37 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook.

Dates: 1903 September 5

Graduating Exercises of the Denver High School, 1892 June 9

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Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00001
Abstract The Denver High School (later East High School) graduating program for 1892. The high school was begun in 1875 and a building was constructed on Stout street between 19th and 20th streets in Denver, Colorado. The first page of the program has drawings of a young man, young woman, and the high school and the title of the program. The second page has the ''Order of Exercises,'' the third page has the ''Class Ode'' and the ''Honor Record in General Scholarship,'' and the last page lists the...
Dates: 1892 June 9

Group of Men and Three Automobiles, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00011
Abstract Five men are sitting in an automobile and three men are standing by automobiles. Milton Louis Anfenger is standing by the automobile with the five seated men. 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...
Dates: 1906

Group of Men and Women, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00009
Abstract A group of men and women are outside of a building and beneath a tree. Milton Louis Anfenger, without a jacket, is kneeling. Five of the women are wearing large hats. The photograph is on page 78 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...
Dates: 1906

Group of Men and Women Beneath Tree, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00010
Abstract A group of men and women are outside of a building and beneath a tree. Milton Louis Anfenger, without a jacket, is standing behind a woman. Five of the women are wearing large hats. The photograph is on page 78 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...
Dates: 1906

Group of Men and Women in Front of Fence, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00019
Abstract

Group of men and women standing in front of a large wood fence. Milton Anfenger is eighth from the right in the front. He is standing sideways and is smoking a cigar. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1912

Group of Men and Women on Hill, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00020
Abstract Group of men and women standing on the top of a hill. A man standing on the right is holding a baseball. Milton Anfenger is the fourth from the right and is standing sideways. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Louis Anfenger was a member of the Denver Base Ball Club and was owner of the Denver Bears from 1923 to 1932. He...
Dates: 1912

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012

Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class, 1940 December 13

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00040
Abstract

Thirteen men pose together in tuxedos at the Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class 170. Back row left to right: S. Frazin, Secy.; Sid Schwartz, Guardian; L. Heilerstein, Trustee; H. Levine; S. Shuteran, monitor; H. Pells, Asst. Monitor; and Ike Mellman, warden. Front row left to right: A. B. Hirschfeld, treas; Si Quiat; Dr. Ed. Silverberg, Pres.; M. L. Anfenger, trustee; Ade Gertz, V-Pres; and Noah Atler, trustee.

Dates: 1940 December 13

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