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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler, between 1950-1967

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00082
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler sits in front of the portraits of four men including Rabbi Friedman.

Dates: between 1950-1967

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., between 1950-1967

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00084
Abstract

Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.

Dates: between 1950-1967

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00080
Abstract

Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Seated at his Desk, 1952 December 23

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00043
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler wearing a suit coat and bow tie sits at a desk with pen in hand. Handwritten note across the front of the photo reads, ''From father and grandfather Adolph Kiesler Eternal love.'' Kiesler was one of Colorado's philanthropists, especially within the Jewish community.

Dates: 1952 December 23

Adolph Kiesler with Daughters and Granddaughters, circa 1952

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00059
Abstract

Rifkin and Sheftel Family group portrait. Standing back row left to right: Joseph Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Harry Hirsch, Mildred Hirsch, Max Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin. Seated left to right: Susan Rifkin, Adolph Kiesler, Wendy Rifkin (on Adolph's lap), and Peggy Rifkin. All are dressed in formal attire.

Dates: circa 1952

Adolph Kiesler's Mountain Home, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.08.0061.00107
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands outside Adolcrest, his home on Lookout Mountain.

Dates: between 1930-1940

Beth Israel Dinner, 1959 March 01

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00067
Abstract

Sam Levenson, Adolf Kiesler, Rabbi Charles Kauvar and his wife seated at the Beth Israel Dinner on March 1, 1959. Beth Israel Hospital and Geriatric Center was founded in 1905 and was located on the west side of Denver at 16th and Lowell. Pictured are the Guldman and Dupler Buildings.

Dates: 1959 March 01

Donor Wall at Beth Israel Hospital, after 1966

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00008
Abstract

Donor wall at Beth Israel Hospital in Denver, Colorado. A portrait of Dr. Adolph Kiesler is hung in the center of the wall and there are columns of the names of donors flanking the portrait on either side.

Dates: after 1966

Dr. Adolph Kiesler, between 1950-1967

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00046
Abstract

Portrait of Dr. Adolph Kiesler, Colorado benefactor.

Dates: between 1950-1967

Joe Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, and Max Rifkin, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00057
Abstract

Left to right: Joe Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, and Max Rifkin pose together at an event.

Dates: 1955

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