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Friedman, William S., Rabbi, 1868-1944

 Person

Biography

Rabbi of Temple Emanuel, Denver, Colo. 1889-1939. His A few thoughts on Creation, 1889: OCLC record 173020708 (hdg. Friedman, William S.) HUC catalog record vtls000263710 (hdg Friedman, William S.; thesis is missing) His Modern methods of fighting tuberculosis, 1905: OCLC record 14688314 (usage William S. Friedman; hdg; Friedman, William S.) His Papers, 1880-1939: OCLC record 13488672 (prov. Rabbi William S. Friedman; hdg. Friedman, William S.) Distinguish from: Friedman, W.S. Ohio family law procedures for legal assistants and legal secretaries, 1988: OCLC record 25558542 (usg. William S. Friedman) Breck, A.duP. Cent. hist. Jews Colo., 1960: p. 84 (William Sterne Friedman b. Chicago, Ill. Oct. 24, 1868, attended Univ. of Cincinnatui and Hebrew Union College; at age 21 elected Rabbi, Temple Emanuel in 1889) Goodstein, P. Exploring Jewish Colo., 1992: p. 39 (Rabbi William S. Friedman assumed leadership in 1889 as a 21-year old graduate of Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati, retired 1939, died in California 1944, buried Emanuel Cemetery, Denver, Colo.) Wood, R.E. Here lies Colo., 2005: p. 147 (William Sterne Friedman, 1868-1944; William S. Friedman, Rabbi of Congregation Emanuel 1889-1938, degree from Univ. of Cincinnati, rabbinical degree from Hebrew Union College, 1889); gravestone photo, p. 148 (William S. Friedman, 1868-1944) Hornbein, M. Temple Emanuel of Denver, A Centennial History, 1974: p. 55 (William S. Friedman born in Chicago on October 24, 1868 to Nathan and Bertha Friedman) p.104 (died on April 25, 1944) Not in LC/NAF 5/30/2008, 2/25/2010.

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Rabbi William S. Friedman Addressing Troops, 1918 October 12

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00109
Abstract

Rabbi William Friedman stands on a raised wooden stage addressing a crowd of United States Army soldiers on Liberty Day at Fort Logan, Colorado. Military officers sit and stand on the stage behind Rabbi Friedman and a band sits behind the stage.

Dates: 1918 October 12

Rabbi William S. Friedman at Seminary, circa 1889

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00027
Abstract

Formal portrait of Rabbi William S. Friedman and an unidentified man. At the time of this portrait, Rabbi Friedman was attending Hebrew Union College.

Dates: circa 1889

Rabbi William S. Friedman in Formal Dress, circa 1891

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00006
Abstract

Formal portrait of Rabbi William S. Friedman in formal dress.

Dates: circa 1891

Rabbi William S. Friedman in His Later Years., circa 1935

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Identifier: B063.06.0006.00001
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman in a formal portrait in his later years. Rabbi Friedman became the Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in 1889 at the age of 21 and served as the Rabbi until 1939. He was a founder of National Jewish Hospital and a recognized local civil leader. This item is a photographer's proof.

Dates: circa 1935

Rabbi William S. Friedman on Coronado Beach, California, 1939

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00003
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman at Coronado Beach, California. This item is a snapshot taken in 1939.

Dates: 1939

Rabbi William S. Friedman Seated at a Desk, between 1889-1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of a young Rabbi William S. Friedman seated at a desk holding an open book on the desk before him.

Dates: between 1889-1910

Rabbi William S. Friedman Wearing Graduation Regalia, between 1900-1920

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00004
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman poses for a formal portrait wearing graduation regalia.

Dates: between 1900-1920

Rabbi William S. Friedman Wearing Graduation Regalia, between 1900-1920

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00005
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman seated in a chair wearing graduation regalia.

Dates: between 1900-1920

Seder at Lehman's Home, circa 1912

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Identifier: B063.06.0034.0005.00001
Abstract

Eleven adults sit around a table set up for a Passover Seder at Dave Lehman's home with five men standing behind them. All are dressed in formal clothing. Rabbi William S. Friedman is seated fifth from left.

Dates: circa 1912

Seder at Lehman's Home, circa 1912

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Identifier: B063.05.0051.00050
Abstract

Eleven adults sit around a table set up for a Passover Seder at Dave Lehman's home with five men standing behind them. All are dressed in formal clothing. Rabbi William S. Friedman is seated fifth from left.

Dates: circa 1912

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Social life and customs 8
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Jewish newspapers 3
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Sanatoriums 3
World War, 1939-1945 3
Aspen (Colo.) 2
Asthma -- Treatment 2
Central City (Colo.) 2
Charities 2
Cincinnati (Ohio) 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Cripple Creek (Colo.) 2
Fort Collins (Colo.) 2
Graduation (School) 2
Hospitals 2
Jewish children 2
Jewish religious education 2
Jews -- Colorado -- Denver 2
Ohio 2
Pueblo (Colo.) 2
Stores, Retail 2
Synagogues 2
Teachers 2
Trinidad (Colo.) 2
Tuberculosis -- Hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver 2
West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) 2
Art 1
Auraria (Denver, Colo.) 1
Banquets 1
Biography 1
Boards of directors 1
Books 1
California 1
Cleveland (Ohio) 1
College students 1
Composers 1
Concerts 1
Conservative Judaism 1
Correspondence 1
Crypto-Jews 1
Dinners and dining 1
Documents on microfilm 1
Edgewater (Colo.) 1
Education 1
Ephemera (General) 1
Eulogies 1
Floods 1
Florida 1
Fort Logan (Colo.) 1
Hanukkah 1
Holidays 1
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) 1
Hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Jewish businesspeople 1
Jewish families 1
Jewish hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Jewish physicians 1
Jewish physicians -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Jewish women -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Jews -- Colorado -- Social life and customs 1
Longmont (Colo.) 1
Medical research personnel 1
Mikveh 1
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Museums 1
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National Archives microfilm publications. M 1
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Petitions 1
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Schools 1
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