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Anfenger, Louise Schlesinger, 1847-1938

 Person

Biography

Married to Louis Anfenger.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

 Collection
Identifier: B106
Abstract Louis Anfenger was typical of the young Jewish men who migrated to the Colorado Territory in the state's formative years. Born in Bavaria, Anfenger came to the United States in the 1850s and moved to Denver in 1870 to seek his fortune. He became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate as well as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and was later elected to the state legislature in the 1880s. He was a founder of Congregation Emanuel, Denver B'nai B'rith, and National...
Dates: Other: 1861-1989

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00003
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0041.00112
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935

Blazing the Trail, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00028: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282621]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00028
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers" features more hisotrical information, a large image of the national Council of Jewish Women’s picnic, the Anfenger family and Schayer family.

Dates: 2001

Box 18, 1870-1989

 File — Box B106.03.0018: Series B106.03 [Barcode: U186023257278]
Identifier: B106.03.0018

Damask Place Mat, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B106.01.0010.00001
Abstract

A hand-stitched, off-white damask place mat with crocheted checkerboard pattern on each end (see also the Damask Tablerunner). Embroidery done by Louise Anfenger.

Dates: circa 1920

Damask Tablerunner, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B106.01.0010.00002
Abstract

A small hand-stitched, off-white damask tablerunner with crocheted cotton lace on shorter length edges. This view shows the crocheted cotton lace on the left edge (see also the damask place mat). The finish work was done by Louise Anfenger.

Dates: circa 1920

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

 Item
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

Louise Anfenger and Friend, circa 1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0021.00008
Abstract

Mrs. Louise Anfenger (right) and an unidentified women sit in front of a piano in a living room. Another unidentified woman sits behind them at a table.

Dates: circa 1935

Louise Anfenger with Children, circa 1890

 Item
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

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Denver (Colo.) 12
Colorado 9
Jewish women 7
Jewish children 4
Jews 4