Vinnik, Sandy, 1935-2015
Person
Dates
- Usage: 1935 - 2015
Biography
Sandra Vinnik was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the granddaughter of of Sam Marchick. She married Dr. Irwin E. Vinnik in 1957. The couple had two sons, Stephen and Jonathan. She was the founder of the Dr. Irwin E. Vinnik Fellowship for Advanced Study in Israel, member of Center for Judaic Studies, and member of Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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
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