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 36 Collections and/or Records:
Adolph Kiesler and President Truman, between 1955-1967
President Harry Truman stands at a speakers podium and Adolph Kiesler sits beside him at the head table.
Adolph Kiesler and President Truman, between 1955-1967
Adolph Kiesler and President Harry Truman sit at a head table.
Adolph Kiesler and President Truman, between 1955-1967
Adolph Kiesler and President Harry Truman sit at a table with a microphone in front of them.
Adolph Kiesler and President Truman, between 1955-1967
Adolph Kiesler and President Harry Truman stand holding a State of Israel Bond.
Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, 1953
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.
Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, circa 1953
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.
Adolph Kiesler, Governor Ed Johnson and President Harry S. Truman, between 1945-1960
Left to right: Governor Ed Johnson, President Harry S. Truman, and Adolph Kiesler standing in front of a microphone.
Adolph Kiesler, Governor Ed Johnson and President Harry S. Truman, between 1945-1960
Left to right: Governor Ed Johnson, President Harry S. Truman, and Adolph Kiesler standing in front of a microphone.
Adolph Kiesler Home, circa 1940s
Exterior view of a brick house on Lookout Mountain that belonged to Adolph Kiesler.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
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.
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