Miller, Robert Lazar, 1845-1941
Biography
Robert Lazar Miller was a cattle buyer and seller in Denver, and worked at the Denver Stockyards until his death at the age of 96 in 1941. He emigrated from Lithuania to Colorado in 1881. Along with his brother, Joe, they opened a furniture store in Cripple Creek, which subsequently burned, and a butcher shop in Denver. In the late 1890s he went into the cattle business. In the early part of the 20th century he worked as a cattle buyer at Sigman Meat Packing Company (K & B Packing and Provisions Company.) He was the father of Etta Miller Robinson, Irene Miller Stein, and Sophie Miller Peterman.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Brown Leather Folding Wallet, circa 1910
A center-folding man's wallet with internal coin compartment and a silver frame and clasp. There is a narrow compartment for cards. Additionally, there is a pocket with a gusset (opening fold) and a flap to close this compartment. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.
Change Purse, circa 1910
A coin purse for a man or a woman made from scored black leather with silver clasp at top. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.
Leather Case, circa 1910
A brown leather case with two silver clasps at top to form a closed compartment that opens in two sections. The shape indicates that it was an eyeglass case. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.