Flax, Sam, 1887-1979
Biography
born January 5, 1887, died in Denver October 21, 1979, M. Bertha J. Flax
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Jewish Communities Outside of Denver, Panel 1 , 2011
One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Communities Outside of Denver" features more historical information and includes Cohen Family of Fairplay, Issacs of Leadville. Cripple Creek, Sam and Bertha Flax, Abraham Rachofsky of Central City, and Meyer Brothers of Northern Colorado.
Oral History Interview with Sam Flax, 1976 November 3
Sam and Bertha Flax and Their Sons, circa 1915
East European Jewish immigrants Sam and Bertha Flax stand in front of a building. Sam Flax holds their baby son Leo as Bertha rests her hand on their older son Isidor's shoulder as he stands in front of them.
Sam Flax, circa 1979
Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014
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.
Wedding Portrait of Sam and Bertha Flax, circa 1909
Sam Flax wears a three-piece suit, tie and gold watch. Bertha Flax wears a white gown and gold pin.
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