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 32 Collections and/or Records:
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
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.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., between 1950-1967
Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., 1955
Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.
Adolph Kiesler Seated at his Desk, 1952 December 23
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.
Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1928
Adolph Kiesler sits far left surrounded by his parents, siblings, children, nieces, and nephews.
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.
Dr. Adolph Kiesler, between 1950-1967
Portrait of Dr. Adolph Kiesler, Colorado benefactor.
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.
Raisie Kiesler with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard, 1936
Raisie Kiesler stands arm in arm with Adolph Kiesler at Barnard in New York City during her graduation.
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