Tobin, Elsa Kaplan
Dates
- Existence: April 21, 1913 - October 15, 1991
Biography
Elsa Kaplan Tobin was born on April 21, 1913 in Rocky Ford, CO. The Kaplans were a member of the only Jewish family in the small town. She was the daughter of Anna and Nathan Kaplan, Polish immigrants who moved to Colorado around 1915. Her sister, Pearl Kaplan Herman (22 November 1914 - 30 August 2006) married Dave Herman. In 1937, she married pharmacist Lou Tobin. The couple were married by Rabbi Manuel Laderman. The couple had two children, Martin and Sherrie, on the West Side of Denver. Both children attended Colfax Elementary, Lake Junior High, and North High. She died on October 15, 1991 at the age of 78. She was buried beside her husband Lou in Golden Hill Cemetery in Lakewood, CO.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Baby Martin and Elsa in Tobin's Pharmacy, October 23, 1941
Photograph shows baby Martin Tobin sitting on a counter in Tobin's Pharmacy. Elsa Kaplan Tobin is beside him, holding him up. Stamped on the back is "Oct 23 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Dave Herman, Elsa Tobin, and Lou Tobin
Photograph shows Dave Herman, Elsa Kaplan Tobin, and Lou Tobin standing together in the pharmacy. Written on back is "Dave Herman, Lou & Elsa". Photograph is a poloroid.
Elsa and friend outside Tobin's Pharmacy, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and a friend (unidentified woman) standing outside of Tobin's Pharmacy. The woman is sitting on a bicycle. Signs for the pharmacy and advertisements can be seen outside the store and in the store windows. Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and Lou Tobin
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and Lou Tobin sitting on a couch together. Lou is smoking a pipe. Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and Lou Tobin, 1987
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and Lou Tobin posing for a portrait together. Photograph was identified as being taken in 1987. Photograph is in color.
Elsa and Martin in Tobin's, December 30, 1941
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin holding baby Martin Tobin in front of the soda fountian in Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on the back is "Elsa and Martin Tobin". Stamped on the back is "Dec 30 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and Mike outside Tobin's, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows baby Elsa Kaplan Tobin and Mike standing in front of Tobin's Pharmacy. Advertisements can be seen for prescription delivery, ice cream, etc. Written on the back is "Mike". Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa and N.I. in front of Tobin's Pharmacy, September 8, 1936
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and a friend "N.I." standing in front of Tobin's Pharmacy. Written on the back is "Elsa Tobin and N. I.". Stamped on the back is "Sept 8, 1936 Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa, Lou, and Frankie Bloom
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin, Lou Tobin, and Frankie Bloom. The three are sitting together with cups, and Lou is smoking a pipe. The front is labeled "Elsa, Lou, Frankie Bloom". Photograph is in black and white.
Elsa, Martin, and two friends, December 30, 1941
Photograph shows three women and baby Martin Tobin. An unidentified woman is holding baby Martin, sitting beside Elsa Kaplan Tobin. Another unidentified woman sits across from them in the booth. Stamped on the back is "Dec 30 1941, Bri-Tone Prints Trade Mark Reg. Denver". Photograph is in black and white.