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Kiesler, Adolph, 1880-1967

 Person

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 11 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler and Eleanor Roosevelt, between 1955-1967

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00029
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler at a formal event with Eleanor Roosevelt. Left to right an unidentified woman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Adolph Kiesler, Peggy Rifkin, Susan Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin.

Dates: between 1955-1967

Adolph Kiesler and Eleanor Roosevelt, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00021
Abstract

Eleanor Roosevelt and Adolph Kiesler stand among five unidentified individuals at an event.

Dates: between 1950-1960

Adolph Kiesler and Mildred Kiesler Williams, 1936

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00030
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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 at Beth Israel Picnic, 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00022
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Adolph Kiesler stands among several women and girls at his home during the Beth Israel picnic. Raisie Rifkin stands two people left of Adolph Kiesler holding Judy Rifkin. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, kneel on the grass in front of him.

Dates: 1953

Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, circa 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00023
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands behind several women and girls at his mountain home during the Beth Israel picnic. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, sit on the grass in front of the group. His daughters Naomi Sheftel, standing center, and Raisie Rifkin, standing far right, are also in the group.

Dates: circa 1953

Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1928

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00024
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Adolph Kiesler sits far left surrounded by his parents, siblings, children, nieces, and nephews.

Dates: circa 1928

Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1956

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00025
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Adolph Kiesler sits surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters. Standing left to right Peggy Rifkin, Joe Sheftel, Susan Rifkin, Max Rifkin, and Mildred Williams. Seated left to right Raisie Rifkin, Naomi Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, Judy Rifkin, and Wendy Rifkin.

Dates: circa 1956

Kiesler family on Vacation, circa 1922

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00073
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The Kiesler family sits in an open topped car. Back seat left to right Mildred Kiesler, Sara Kiesler, and Naomi Milstein. Front seat Raisie Kiesler and Adolph Kiesler. Background looks like Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1922

Raisie Kiesler with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard, 1936

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00033
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Raisie Kiesler stands arm in arm with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard in New York City during her graduation.

Dates: 1936

Sarah and Adolph Kiesler, between 1910-1920

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00072
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Formal studio head and shoulders portrait of Sara and Adolph Kiesler as a young couple.

Dates: between 1910-1920

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