Harsham, Ted E., 1939-2019

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...

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The interior of the Kobey Shoe and Clothing Company store in Aspen, Colorado. Five employees pose behind counters; from left to right are Henrietta (Hetty) Reiss Kobey, Mark Kobey, Albert L. Kobey, Homer Van Loon, and John Parsons. Stacks of boxes and glass cases holding sales goods can be seen in the long interior shot.

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Exterior view of the two story brick Kobey Shoe & Clothing Co. store in Aspen, Colorado. Two boys stand outside in the entranceway. A sign at the top of the building reads ''MEN'S & BOYS OUTFITTERS.'' Another sign reads ''The KOBEY SHOE & CLOTHING CO.'' and a sign on the awning reads ''THE HOME OF THE BEST MADE WEARING APPA[REL]'' Clothing and other sales goods can be seen in the window displays.

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...

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The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back Row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front Row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).

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The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back Row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front Row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).