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Meyer, Morris, 1871-1961

 Person

Biography

Helped run the Meyer's Stores with his brothers. They had stores in Greeley, Sterling, Ft. Collins and Rocky Ford.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Eighty Years Story by Donald Meyer, 1985 August 27

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00128
Abstract Donald Meyer reads "Eighty Years" which he wrote about his life. Judge Donald H. Meyer, the son of Morris Meyer, describes the early life of the Meyer brothers, Morris, Sam, Max, and Charles, who emigrated from Poland in the late 1800s. He talks about his father Morris' early business efforts in Wisconsin as well as his father's marriage to his mother, a German immigrant. He also recounts the couple's move to Colorado after his father was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He further describes the...
Dates: 1985 August 27
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 5

Meyers Family Picnic, circa 1919

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00063
Abstract

Meyer family picnic in Greeley, Colorado. Several adults and children pose standing, kneeling, and sitting in front of a car. Identified individuals include Mike Davidson, Max Meyer, Willmore Meyer, Morris Meyer, Milton Meyer, Sam Meyer, Ellen Davidson, Anna Meyer, and Lazer Meyers.

Dates: circa 1919
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Families and Groups / Box 5

Oral History Interview with Donald Meyer, 1985 August 27

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00127
Abstract Judge Donald H. Meyer, the son of Morris Meyer, describes the early life of the Meyer brothers, Morris, Sam, Max, and Charles, who emigrated from Poland in the late 1800s. He talks about his father Morris' early business efforts in Wisconsin as well as his father's marriage to his mother, a German immigrant. He also recounts the couple's move to Colorado after his father was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He further describes the migration of his father's brothers to Colorado, and the Meyer...
Dates: 1985 August 27
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 5

Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00014
Abstract

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

Dates: 2014
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

The Four Meyer Brothers, circa 1908

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00021
Abstract

Morris Meyer came to Colorado in the 1890s to cure his tuberculosis and founded the Golden Rule Dry Goods Store in Rocky Ford. At one time, there were seven flourishing Meyer Stores operating in Northern Colorado. Pictured here are the four Meyer brothers dressed in suits, ties, and bowler hats. From left to right: Charles (Greeley, Colorado), Morris (Rocky Ford, Colorado), Sam (Fort Collins, Colorado) and Max Meyer (Greeley, Colorado).

Dates: circa 1908
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Families and Groups / Box 13

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