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Marchick, Sam, 1877-1952

 Person

Biography

Samuel and his wife Lillie Rice Marchick were born in Ostrovo, Poland. Relatives brought Samuel Marchick to Denver, Colorado in 1904. In 1908, he sent for his wife and three sons. Three daughters were born in Denver. The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming and opened a clothing store and pawn shop. Samuel Marchick bought the Tivili building and opened the Tivoli building. In 1915, he helped organize and build the first synagogue in Cheyenne. He was active in Jewish organizations in Cheyenne and Denver, indluding the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, the Beth Israel Home for the Aged, and the B'nai B'rith and the Zionist organization in Cheyenne.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Digital Photographs, 1935 - 2014

 Series
Identifier: B359.01
Abstract

This series contains 15 digital images of the Vinnik and Marchick families. There are a mix of color and black and white images.

Dates: 1935 - 2014

Hebrew Book

 Item
Identifier: B115.01.0002.0007
Abstract

This is a book that is entirely in Hebrew. The cover is dark purple, with a floral design. The front cover is only loosely attached to the book. On the inside of both covers, "Sam Marchick" is written in pencil.

Dates: c. 1800-2004

Lillian and Sam Marchick, between 1940-1952

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0052.00026
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Lillian and Sam Marchick.

Dates: between 1940-1952

Marchick Store, c.1915

 Item
Identifier: B359.01.00002
Abstract

Store owner Sam Marchick on the left, with his son, Ben, in the center, and an unidentified man and woman at right, in Marchick's Cheyenne, Wyoming store.

Dates: c.1915

Marchick Vinnik Digitized Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: B359
Abstract Samuel and his wife Lillie Rice Marchick were born in Ostrovo, Poland. Relatives brought Samuel Marchick to Denver, Colorado in 1904. In 1908, he sent for his wife and three sons. Three daughters were born in Denver. The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming and opened a clothing store and pawn shop. Samuel Marchick bought and opened the Tivoli building. In 1915, he helped organize and build the first synagogue in Cheyenne. He was active in Jewish organizations in Cheyenne and Denver, indluding...
Dates: 1935-2014

Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014

 Item
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

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Type
Archival Object 5
Collection 1
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 4
Photographs 3
Cheyenne (Wyo.) 2
Colorado 2
Europe, Eastern -- Emigration and immigration 2