Klein, George G., 1885-1919
Biography
b. 1885 September 4, d. 1919 August 29. George Klein (originally Kleinberg) was born in New York to Russian born parents. His father, Hymen Kleinberg, came to Denver because he had TB and was admitted to JCRS in 1918. George moved to Denver because of his father, Bringing along his wife Rosa and two sons Harold and Marvin. George was a Denver police detective who was gunned down in the doorway of his home. Buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
George G. Klein Materials
The collection contains three (3) series: photographs, clippings, and material culture. The photographs include digital copies of a portrait photograph of George G. Klein and two photographs of grave. The clippings include newspaper articles about the murder of police detective George Klein in 1919. The material culture includes a certificate recognizing George Klein for his service with the related dedication event flier, and a Denver Police Museum coin.
Photographs, circa 1919; 2010
Three scanned photographs: One portrait of George G. Klein and two pictures of George's headstone in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Photographs, circa 1919; 2010
Three scanned photographs: One portrait of George G. Klein and two pictures of George's headstone in Rose Hill Cemetery.