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Hornbein, Philip, 1879-1962

 Person

Biography

Use for: Philip Hornbein, Sr. Philip Hornbein was a Denver attorney who passed away in Denver, Colorado on Friday, February 16th, 1962. He was 83 years old. This information was found in an obituary written for Philip Hornbein, part of the Hornbein Family Collection. Oral history interview with Philip Hornbein, Jr. 1981: (his father Philip Hornbein b. 1879, New York, moved to Denver with parents Samuel and Matilda (sp?) Keenesberg Hornbein; graduate of Denver High School, law degree from DU 1899 at age 20 (no undergraduate degree required for law school at that time); not admitted to the Colorado bar until he reached 21; practiced in Cripple Creek, then in Denver; m. Flora Anfenger circa 1906.) Bio/Hist Note in Hornbein Family Papers, B167 (a noted trial lawyer, chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party from 1918 to 1920, and President of the National Lawyers Guild Denver chapter from its formation in 1938) Denver Post August 19, 1938 (Chapter officers elected include Phillip Hornbein, president)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00003
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935

Anfengers and Hornbeins, between 1930-1935

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00112
Abstract

Left to right Essie Anfenger, Milton Anfenger, Louise Anfenger, Philip Hornbein, and Flora Hornbein in front of a piano in the living room in the Hornbein home. A dog sits on Mrs. Anfenger's lap.

Dates: between 1930-1935