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Harsham, Ted E., 1939-2019

 Person

Biography

Ted E. Harsham made electronic copies (by scanning) of photographs and documents belonging to various members of the Kobey, Rittmaster, Rachofsky, and Shwayder families. His wife, Jessie Shwayder Harsham was named after her grandfather Jesse Shwayder.

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

1923 High School Graduation, 1923

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00010
Abstract

Nathan, Dorothy, and Silas Kobey (left to right) pose for a formal portrait in Aspen, Colorado in 1923. All three wear graduation caps and gowns. Dorothy, whose nickname was ''Dokes,'' and Silas Kobey were the children of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. Nathan Kobey was the son of Benjamin and Hattie Reiss Kobey, as well as a cousin of Dorothy and Silas Kobey. Dorothy was the valedictorian of the 1923 graduating class at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colorado.

Dates: 1923

Aunt Hattie, Nathan, and Ruthie, circa 1914

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00013
Abstract

Henrietta Reiss Kobey and her children, Nathan and Ruth, pose for a formal portrait.

Dates: circa 1914

Ben Kobey, circa 1925

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00006

Box 1, circa 1880-2006

 File — Box B101.01.0001: Series B433.02 [Barcode: U186020739750]
Identifier: B101.01.0001

Box 2, 1995 - 2007

 File — Box B433.01.0002: Series B433.01 [Barcode: U186026080858]
Identifier: B433.01.0002
Abstract

This box contains eleven (11) folders with information related to box 1.

Dates: 1995 - 2007

Box 3, 1922

 File — Box B433.02.0003: Series B433.02 [Barcode: U186026080866]
Identifier: B433.02.0003
Abstract

Seven (7) folders with photographs and information about the photographs.

Dates: Coverage: 1922

Children of Samuel A. and Mary Rachofsky Kobey, circa 1915

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00016
Abstract

The adult children of Samuel A. and Mary Rachofsky Kobey pose for a group portrait at a family reunion in Washington Park in Denver, Colorado. Back row, left to right: Benjamin Kobey, Dora Kobey Kay, and Isaac Kobey. Seated on a park bench, left to right: Rachel Kobey Shwayder, Mark Kobey, Betsy Kobey Rayor.

Dates: circa 1915

Daughters of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey, 1910 September 3

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00008
Abstract

Formal portrait of the daughters of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. The Kobey sisters are from left to right: Rebecca, 11 years old, Ruth, 5 months old and Dorothy, 5 years old.

Dates: 1910 September 3

Dokes Kobey Berry, 1928

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00007

Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B100
Abstract Dorothy "Dokes" Berry (nee Kobey) was born in Aspen, Colorado in 1905 to Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. During Berry's childhood Aspen's primary industry was mining and very few Jewish families lived in the town. Her father and his brothers were businessmen who owned and operated apparel stores in Aspen, including the Kobey Shoe and Clothing Company. After she graduated from Aspen High School, Dorothy Kobey taught at a county school in Cow Creek, Colorado, outside Steamboat Springs. She...
Dates: 1880-2005

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Archival Object 23
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Subject
Colorado 19
Jews 19
Aspen (Colo.) 17
Jewish women 14
Jewish families 11