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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 38 Collections and/or Records:

Hannah Shwayder Berry, circa 1912

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00001
Abstract

Hannah Shwayder Berry poses for a formal portrait in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1912

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

Home of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey, circa 1915

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00015
Abstract

Exterior view of the house of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey, 200 West Main Street in Aspen, Colorado, circa 1915. The Victorian house has a tree in front and a fence around the house, and there is snow on the ground. The house was later completely destroyed by fire.

Dates: circa 1915

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

Kobey Shoe and Clothing Co., circa 1918

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00014
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1918

Kobey Shoe & Clothing Store Exterior, circa 1900

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Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00017
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1900

Marriage Records, 1870-1924

 File
Identifier: B433.01.0001.0007
Abstract

Contains marriage records from England, Colorado, and California.

Dates: 1870-1924

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

Polish Records and Translations, 2007

 File
Identifier: B433.01.0001.0008
Abstract

Contains materials in Polish, some that have been translated, and contains a Polish map and sheets with Russian, Polish, and German alphabets.

Dates: 2007

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Type
Archival Object 36
Collection 2
 
Subject
Colorado 19
Jews 19
Aspen (Colo.) 17
Jewish women 14
Jewish families 11