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Lorber, Fannie E. (Fannie Eller), 1881-1958

 Person

Biography

Fannie Eller was born in Geishen, Russia, in 1881. She and her family immigrated to America when Fannie was a teenager and moved to the West Colfax area of Denver in 1896. She married Jacob Lorber and became interested in the plight of "tuberculosis orphans." In 1907, Fannie Lorber, Bessie Willems, and some other eastern European women founded the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children to care for children of Jewish tuberculosis patients at the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives and at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Fannie Lorber served as President until her death in 1958. In 2006, Fannie Lorber was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.

Found in 128 Collections and/or Records:

Mrs. Lorber's Welcoming Speech to Auxiliary Delegates, 1949 August 8

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0002.00001
Abstract

Text of welcoming speech presented to National Home for Jewish Children in Denver Auxiliary delegates on Friday, August 19, 1949 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Date at top of page is 8/8/49.

Dates: 1949 August 8

National Asthma Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: B089
Abstract The National Asthma Center (NAC) existed under a series of names. It was founded in 1907 by Fannie Lorber as the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children; from 1928-1952, it was called the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver; from 1953-1956, it was the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver; from 1957-1972, it was the Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital (CARIH); and from 1973-1977, it was the National Asthma Center. In 1978, it merged with the National...
Dates: 1904-2000; Majority of material found within 1950-1982

National Scientific Advisory Council, 1981-1982

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Identifier: B005.01.0036.0002
Abstract

correspondence related to the National Scientific Advisory Council visit

Dates: 1981-1982

New York - 46th Anniversary Dinner at the Waldorf -- November 21, 1953, Presentation of Plaque to Mr. Ralph Simon, 1953 November 21

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00013
Abstract

Fannie Lorber presents a plaque to Vice President, dinner co-chairman, and dinner honoree Ralph Simon at the 46th Anniversary Dinner for the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on November 21, 1953. A bronze reproduction of the building named for Daniel L. Simon, Ralph Simon's son, was also presented during this speech.

Dates: 1953 November 21

New York - 46th Anniversary Dinner -- November 21, 1953, Mrs. Lorber's Greeting, 1953 November 21

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00012
Abstract

Fannie Lorber's greeting at the 46th Anniversary Dinner for the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver held in New York on November 21, 1953.

Dates: 1953 November 21

New York - Auxiliary Conference - November 22, 1953, Presentation of Scroll to * May K. Goldman, 1953 November 22

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00014
Abstract

Presentation of a scroll to May K. Goldman at the Auxiliary Conference of the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver held in New York on November 22, 1953. May K. Goldman is designated the first president of the Council of Presidents and a member of the National Auxiliary Board.

Dates: 1953 November 22

Notes for Mrs. Lorber's Address at the Chicago League Luncheon - 11/15/44, 1945 November 25

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0002.00013
Abstract

Fannie Lorber's notes for a speech given at the Chicago League Luncheon include personal stories of three former residents at the National Home for Jewish Children: Ronnie S., Stanley Berman and Helen Rose Wolf.

Dates: 1945 November 25

Oral History Interview with Eva Berger Saphro, 1982 October 11

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00102
Abstract

Interviewed by her daughter, Eva talks about Glen Park School (later became Colfax Elementary) and was first PTA president, she was the first female president of Hebrew Educational Alliance, which was meant to be the Young Men's Hebrew Association. She also talks about gathering kosher food with Fannie Lorber for patients in Beth Israel Hospital.

Dates: 1982 October 11

Our Goal, 1934 March 8

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0001.00009
Abstract

Speech at the 27th anniversary dinner for the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. Fannie Lorber thanks guests for their help in keeping the Home afloat. She paraphrases E. B. Browning's poem ''The Cry of the Children''. 2nd page has date of 3/5/34.

Dates: 1934 March 8

Our Goal, 1935

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0001.00010
Abstract

Speech at the 28th anniversary dinner for the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. Suggests forming a committee to set up an endowment fund for the support of the Home.

Dates: 1935