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Hirschfeld, A. B. (Abraham Bernard), 1888-1957

 Person

Biography

Founder of Hirschfeld Press. President of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado in 1930.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

A. B. Hirschfeld, between 1930-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0020.00017
Abstract

Formal head and shoulder portrait of A. B. Hirschfeld, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1930-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Organizations / Box 20

B'nai B'rith 171, 1949

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00061
Abstract

Ten members of B'nai B'rith dressed in tuxedos pose together, some seated on and some standing behind a couch. Back row left to right: John Streltzer, Si Quiat, Mel Zelinger, and an unidentified man. Front row left to right: Harold Cohen, Lou Gelt, Joe Mosko, Ben Blumberg, Saul Pinchick, and A. B. Hirschfeld.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Organizations / Box 4

Box 1, 1907-2007

 File — Box B166.01.0001: Series B166.01 [Barcode: U186020738411]
Identifier: B166.01.0001
Abstract Collection contains (2) file folders include: copies of photos and newsclippings; an original copy of ''The Source'' - Univ. of Denver community news - March, 2007; (1) Commemorative Journal May 15, 2004 Ellis Island Medals of Honor Awards Gala; (1) copy of ''In the Beginning'' - the story of A.B. Hirschfeld Press; (1) Ellis Island Medals of Honor Retrospective - A.B. Hirschfeld is pictured; (1) commemorative invitation to 100th Anniversary of Hirschfeld press (Sept. 20, 2007); (1) VHS...
Dates: 1907-2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B166, Hirschfeld Family Papers / Hirschfeld Press and Family Papers

Citizens of the State: Colorado's Early Jewish Politicians, 2007

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00006
Abstract This film examines the pivotal role early Colorado Jewish citizens played in the state's political life. Despite their distinction as a religious minority, pioneer Jews in communities throughout Colorado were viewed as a positive and stablitizing influence who upheld morality and order in the new settlements. Virtually every town in Colorado had a Jewish mayor by the turn of the nineteenth century, including Denver, Central City, and Fairplay. Includes brief biographies of Jewish men and...
Dates: 2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

From Peddlers to Merchant Princes: Early Colorado Jewish Entrepreneurs, 2006

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00005
Abstract Jews played a central role in the development of Colorado through their contributions to economic life and development. Denver's first mercantile store was opened by Jewish citizen Fred Salomon in 1859. Before long, stores run by Jewish merchants and their family members in search of work and wealth flourished on the main streets of most Colorado towns including, Denver, Central City, Leadville, Trinidad, and Fairplay. This film focuses on the lives of a number of early merchants, including...
Dates: 2006
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

Hirschfeld Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B166
Abstract A. B. (Abraham Bernard) Hirschfeld was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1888. In 1904 he moved to Denver, Colorado, and in 1907 he started A. B. Hirschfeld Press. A. B. Hirschfeld's son Edward Hirschfeld (1907-1984) worked alongside his father and held leadership positions in the family business after his father's death in 1957. Edward's son A. Barry Hirschfeld served as president of the family printing business, which is now called National Hirschfeld. In 2005, Hirschfeld Press merged with...
Dates: 1934-2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Hirschfeld Family Papers

Individuals, 1962-1994

 File
Identifier: B113.01.0001.0004
Abstract

File contains newspaper clippings from 1962-1994 that are about individual people in the Jewish Denver community. The majority of the articles are from the early 1980s.

Dates: 1962-1994
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B113, Beck Archives Clippings File Collection / Newspaper Clippings and Articles / Box 1

Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class, 1940 December 13

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00040
Abstract

Thirteen men pose together in tuxedos at the Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class 170. Back row left to right: S. Frazin, Secy.; Sid Schwartz, Guardian; L. Heilerstein, Trustee; H. Levine; S. Shuteran, monitor; H. Pells, Asst. Monitor; and Ike Mellman, warden. Front row left to right: A. B. Hirschfeld, treas; Si Quiat; Dr. Ed. Silverberg, Pres.; M. L. Anfenger, trustee; Ade Gertz, V-Pres; and Noah Atler, trustee.

Dates: 1940 December 13
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Organizations / Box 4

Making a Living, Panel 2, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00035: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U18602328613]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00035
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Making a Living" includes Louis Robinson, Shwayder Brothers, Levy Family and Fashion Bar, Star Bakery, K & B Packing, Frankel Manufacturing, and Senator Abraham Hirschfeld.

Dates: Other: 2001
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B297, Beck Archives Reference and Exhibit Materials / Exhibit Materials / "Blazing the Trail" Colorado Jewish History Exhibit Panels

Play Ball: Early Colorado Jews in Sports, 2013

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00012
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women athletes as well as sports personalities from Colorado. Written and directed by Jeanne Abrams for the 2013 RMJHS Dinner.

Dates: 2013
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

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