Rinds, Fannie Anfenger, 1885-1965

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Two student papers from English 2741: American Jewish Literature: Immigrant Fiction taught by Dr. Adam Rovner. Students were assigned to choose an individual represented in the Beck archives that paralleled or contrasted a text chosen from the course. Also included in the file is a copy of the final paper assignment.

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...

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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.

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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.

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Formal head and shoulders portrait of Fannie Anfenger (1885-1965) as a young woman wearing a lace dress and elaborate necklace. Fannie Anfenger was the daughter of Louis and Louise Schlesinger Anfenger. She married Sidney Rinds and they had one son, Louis Rinds.

Abstract Louis (1842-1900) and Louise Schlesinger (1847-1938) Anfenger seated front center, with their eight children. Children, back row, left to right: Max, Fannie, Stella, Milton, and Fred. Children front row: Harold, Flora, and Joseph. Louis Anfenger was born in Bavaria and came to the United States in the 1850s. He moved west to Denver, Colorado in 1870, started out working as a clerk, and became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate. Louise He was also elected to the state...

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The book contains handwritten directions on sewing techniques with examples of each stitch attached on the adjoining page. Fannie Anfenger's name is inscribed on the cover of her sewing exercise book, which she used for classes at Gilpin Elementary School. Fannie Anfenger (1885-1965) was the daughter of Louis and Louise Schlesinger Anfenger. She married Sidney Rinds and they had one son, Louis Rinds.