Kiesler, Adolph, 1880-1967
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 43 Collections and/or Records:
Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1956
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.
Adolph Kiesler with Marilyn Von de Burn, 1965
Adolph Kiesler, far right, with his family. Middle left to right are Kiesler's daughters Joan, Naomi, and Mildred.
Adolph Kiesler's Mountain Home, between 1930-1940
Adolph Kiesler stands outside Adolcrest, his home on Lookout Mountain.
Dr. Adolph Kiesler, between 1950-1967
Portrait of Dr. Adolph Kiesler, Colorado benefactor.
From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010
History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.
Jewish Leaders with the Colorado Governor, 1954
Left to right Governor Daniel Thornton, Rabbi Charles Kauvar, Jesse Shwayder, Adolph Kiesler, and an unidentified man pose together.
Joe Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, and Max Rifkin, 1955
Left to right: Joe Sheftel, Adolph Kiesler, and Max Rifkin pose together at an event.
Kiesler family on Vacation, circa 1922
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.
Kiesler in Israel Caricature, 1960 December 10
Original caricature by Joal Buchwald of Adolph Kiesler holding a sign announcing the 7th UJA Study Mission to Israel in 1960.
Marriage of Max and Raisie Rifkin, 1940
Wedding of Max and Raisie Rifkin with guests. Adolph and Mrs. Kiesler stand in the center front holding hands.
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