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Kiesler, Adolph, 1880-1967

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Biography

Adolph Kiesler was born in Botosany, Romania on October 18, 1880 and died in Denver December 19, 1967; Physician Cen. Hist Jews Colo.: p. 110 (Adolph kiesler b. Oct. 18, 1880, Rumania; operated 2 page Yiddish newspaper, Colfaxer Wochenblatt, for three months [dates not given]; p. 209 (succeeded Mrs. I. Rude as pres. of Beth Israel Home and Hospital Society [between 1922-1929?]); p. 211 (honorary D.Pub.Svc., U of Denver, 1955) Not found in: LC/NAF [but Kiesler famliy USE: Kiesel family], WW Denver and Colo., 1940-1942; WW Colo., 1938, 1941-1943. Note: Some inscriptions misspell the name as Keisler.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler and Mildred Kiesler Williams, 1936

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0038.00030
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler and his daughter Mildred Kiesler Williams stand arm in arm on a lawn in front of a large brick building on the Barnard Campus in New York during Raisie Rifkin's graduation.

Dates: 1936

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00056
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler sits second from left in the front row wearing a cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when he received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00057
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands second from left in the back row and Chancellor Chester Alter sits center in the front row wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00058
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, left, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand together holding a degree and wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00059
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, second from left at the head table, and Rabbi C. E. Hillel Kauvar, third from left, during a dinner event at the University of Denver during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree. Everyone at the event is standing and appear to be singing.

Dates: 1955

Raisie Kiesler with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard, 1936

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00033
Abstract

Raisie Kiesler stands arm in arm with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard in New York City during her graduation.

Dates: 1936

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