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Cook, Dave, 1897-1951

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1897 - 1951

Biography

Dave Cook was a Jewish sporting goods store owner.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Opening of Dave Cook Sporting Goods Store, Denver, Colo., 1936

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00043
Abstract

The staff of Dave Cook Sporting Goods stand in front of the counter next to baskets of flowers, celebrating the grand opening of the store at 1601 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado. From left to right: Nate Bernstone, Dave Cook, Jane Cook, Herb Cook, and Belle Smernoff. In 1924, Dave and Max Cook went into the sporting goods business, operating the first major sports store in Colorado.

Dates: 1936

Play Ball: Early Colorado Jews in Sports, 2013

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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