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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:

Invitation to Denver Base Ball Association Dinner, 1912 October 2

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Identifier: B091.06.0001.0006.00002
Abstract

Invitation to a dinner given by The Denver Base Ball Association held at the Savoy Hotel in Denver, Colorado. There are autographs written on the invitation. Milton Louis Anfenger was a member of the Denver Base Ball Club and was owner of the Denver Bears from 1923 to 1932. He was known as Denver's ''Mr. Baseball.'' Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1912 October 2

Invitation to Denver Base Ball Club Dinner, 1911 October 9

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Identifier: B091.06.0001.0006.00001
Abstract Invitation to a dinner given by The Denver Base Ball Association in honor of the baseball team winning The Western League 1911 Pennant. The dinner was held at the Savoy Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The gold-colored seal on the invitation has two baseball bats over a circle with the words "Western League Champion, Denver 1911." Inside the seal is a baseball diamond with a bear standing over a baseball. Milton Louis Anfenger was a long-time member of the Denver Base Ball Club and was owner of...
Dates: 1911 October 9

League of American Wheelmen Membership Card, Between 1893-1895

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Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00002
Abstract Milton Anfenger's membership card to the League of American Wheelmen (LAW), begun in 1880 is credited with getting paved roads in the United States before the advent of the automobile. It was started to defend the rights of bicyclists and later became the League of American Bicyclists. The league published bicycle maps and offered hotel discounts. By 1898 it had more than 102,000 members including the Wright Brothers and John D. Rockefeller. The card is signed by "M. L. Anfenger." Milton...
Dates: Between 1893-1895

Louise Anfenger with Children, circa 1890

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Identifier: B106.03.0015.0001.00001
Abstract

Louise Anfenger of Denver, Colorado sits with a baby on her lap and her five other children at her side. Milton stands left, the other boys are Joseph and Fred. The girls are Flora, Fannie, and Stella. Louis Anfenger (Louise's husband), arrived in Denver in 1870 and was a founder of Temple Emanuel, B'nai B'rith and National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: circa 1890

Louise Anfenger with Children, circa 1890

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00022
Abstract

Louise Anfenger of Denver, Colorado sits with a baby on her lap and her five other children at her side. Milton stands left, the other boys are Joseph and Fred. The girls are Flora, Fannie, and Stella. Louis Anfenger (Louise's husband), arrived in Denver in 1870 and was a founder of Temple Emanuel, B'nai B'rith and National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: circa 1890

Man and Woman Standing Outside, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00008
Abstract A man and a woman are standing outside in the mountains. The woman has on a large hat. 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 lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early...
Dates: 1906

Memorial Resolution of Milton Anfenger, 1952 December 23

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Identifier: B091.07.0003.0004.00001
Abstract Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Allied Jewish Community Council of Denver. The document ''memorializes through this Resolution his work as a moving force in the Jewish community and the City of Denver, and pays tribute to his memory as one who gave of himself that others may be happy.'' 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...
Dates: 1952 December 23

Milt Anfenger Caricature, 1952

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Identifier: B091.06.0003.00001
Abstract

Caricature by Bob Bowie of Milt Anfenger, ''Denver's Grand Old Man of Baseball.'' Caricature appeared in the Denver Post on August 3, 1952. Milton Louis Anfenger was a member of the Denver Base Ball Club and was owner of the Denver Bears from 1923 to 1932. He was known as Denver's ''Mr. Baseball.'' Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.

Dates: 1952

Milton Anfenger, between 1940-1952

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00089
Abstract

Formal head and shoulder portrait of Milton Anfenger, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1940-1952

Milton Anfenger Accepting Award, 1944

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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

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