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Wedgle, Bessie Ruttman, 1893-1982

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bessie Wedgle Wedding Dress

 Collection
Identifier: B124
Abstract

Ellis and Bessie Ruttman Wedgle were married in Denver in 1914 after a brief courtship.The two arrived in the United States around 1912, Ellis emigrating from Poland and Bessie from Russia. In Denver, Ellis worked as a pawnbroker, and Bessie was a seamstress. They lived in Denver's west-side immigrant community and raised four children there. The collection consists of one item, the wedding dress worn by Bessie Wedgle in 1914.

Dates: between 1911-1914

The East European Newcomers, Panel 2, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00033: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023292244]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00033
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "The East European Newcomers" includes Joseph and Nettie Goldfain, Gorden Family, Yiddish Theater, Kortz family, Ellis and BEssie Ruttman Wedgle, Robert Lazar Miller, and the Avrech Family.

Dates: Other: 2001

Wedding Portrait of Bessie and Ellis Wedgle, 1914 March 17

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0041.00113
Abstract

Wedding portrait of Ellis and Bessie Wedgle.

Dates: 1914 March 17

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