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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 26 Collections and/or Records:

Kobey Shoe & Clothing Store Exterior, circa 1900

 Item
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

Miriam Rachofsky Kobey and Grandchildren, circa 1905

 Item
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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 Series
Identifier: B433.01

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00018
Abstract

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).

Dates: 1902 October

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00019
Abstract

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).

Dates: 1902 October

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Type
Archival Object 24
Collection 2
 
Subject
Colorado 19
Jews 19
Aspen (Colo.) 17
Jewish women 14
Jewish families 11