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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

1923 High School Graduation, 1923

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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

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00013
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1914

Dokes Kobey Berry, 1928

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00007

Family of Harris & Leah Sheffel Kobey, circa 1903

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00003
Abstract

The Sheffel Kobey family poses for a group portrait in the yard of a house in Aspen, Colorado. Back row, left to right: Leah Sheffel Kobey, Harris Kobey (holding Leon), and the housekeeper. Philip and Rebecca Kobey stand in front.

Dates: circa 1903

Family of Harris & Leah Sheffel Kobey, circa 1903

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00004
Abstract

The Sheffel Kobey family poses for a group portrait in the yard of a house in Aspen, Colorado. Back row, left to right: Leah Sheffel Kobey, Harris Kobey (holding Leon), and the housekeeper. Philip and Rebecca Kobey stand in front.

Dates: circa 1903

Four Generations of Berrys, 2000

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00011
Abstract Two informal photographs of Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry and her children, grandchildren, and great grandson. In the upper photograph, Dokes poses with her children in front of the exterior of a house on July 22, 2000. Standing from left to right are Joan, Harold, Dokes, and Susan. The photograph was taken July 22, 2000. In the lower photograph, Dokes poses with one of her children, a grandchild, and a great grand-child in May 2000. From left to right are Mark (grandson), Dokes holding...
Dates: 2000

Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey, circa 1899

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00012
Abstract

Individual photographs of Harris Kobey and Leah Sheffel Kobey posing for formal portraits, possibly wedding photographs, circa 1899. Harris Kobey is dressed in a suit with a bow tie, and Leah Kobey wears a lace head scarf and flowers at her neckline.

Dates: circa 1899

It Pays to Advertise - Aspen High Senior Class School Play, 1923 April 18

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00005
Abstract

Actors in the Aspen High School senior class play ''It Pays to Advertise'' pose for a group portrait at the Isis Theater in Aspen, Colorado on April 18, 1923. Among the players were Dorothy Kobey as Conessa de Beaurain, Silas Kobey as Ambrose Peale, and Nathan Kobey as Cyrus Martin.

Dates: 1923 April 18

Kobey Kids as Graduates, 1923

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00009
Abstract Silas, Dorothy, and Nathan Kobey (left to right) pose for a formal portrait in Aspen, Colorado in 1923. Dorothy, whose nickname was ''Dokes,'' is seated, and Silas and Nathan stand on either side. All three wear graduation caps and gowns. Dorothy 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 of Aspen...
Dates: 1923

Miriam Rachofsky Kobey and Grandchildren, circa 1905

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00002
Abstract Miriam Rachofsky Kobey and her grandchildren (from left to right, Rebecca, Miriam holding Silas, Philip, and Leon) pose in front of an ivy-covered trellis in Aspen, Colorado. Immigrants Abraham and Miriam (Mary) Kobey began their life in Colorado in Central City. The devout couple became vegetarians for a time while living there because kosher meat transported from Denver often arrived spoiled. After they moved to Denver, Abraham worked as a rabbi and sofer, or scribe, and Miriam became a...
Dates: circa 1905

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