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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 21 Collections and/or Records:

And Justice You Shall Pursue: Colorado's Early Jewish Attorneys, 2003

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00002
Abstract

Brief biographies of early Jewish lawyers in Colorado and their contributions to the law, the Jewish community, and Colorado. (Two DVD copies.)

Dates: 2003

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

Blazing the Trail, Panel 2, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.02.00029: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282590]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00029
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers" features Fred Salomon, Frances Wisebart Jacobs, Benjamin Jacobs, Philip Hornbein, Leopold Mayer and Otto Mears.

Dates: 2001

Box 1, circa 1900-1905

 File — Box B106.01.0001: Series B106.01 [Barcode: U186020736223]
Identifier: B106.01.0001
Abstract

Contains Flora Anfenger Hornbein (maiden name Flora Anfenger)'s wedding dress and corset.

Dates: circa 1900-1905

Box 15, 1930

 File — Box B167.02.0015: Series B167.02 [Barcode: U186023251361]
Identifier: B167.02.0015
Abstract

Framed series of portraits of Philip Hornbein.

Dates: 1930

Box 18, 1870-1989

 File — Box B106.03.0018: Series B106.03 [Barcode: U186023257278]
Identifier: B106.03.0018

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012

Hornbein Baby's First Outing, 1908 June 4

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00048
Abstract

The young Hornbein family poses together at Lakeside by a painted train background. Left to right are Flora Hornbein, Louis Hornbein, and Philip Hornbein.

Dates: 1908 June 4

Hornbein Family in Pine Crest, Colorado, 1922

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00068
Abstract

Philip and Flora Hornbein stand behind two of their children, Philip Jr. and Marjorie, on vacation in Pine Crest, Colorado. The family stands on a trail.

Dates: 1922