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Miller, Robert Lazar, 1845-1941

 Person

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 21 Collections and/or Records:

Leather Case, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1910

Opening Day of K. and B. Packing and Provision Co., 1912 June 9

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Identifier: B300.02.0002.0001.00002
Abstract

A group of men and two children stand in front of the K. & B. Packing and Provision Company's store on Blake street in Denver, Colorado. Louis, Sam, and Morris Sigman are in the front row and Robert Lazar Miller is in the second row. This is a digital copy of the original photograph.

Dates: 1912 June 9

Oral History Interview with Irene Miller Stein, 1978 April 27

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00034
Abstract "Irene Stein (née Miller) talks about the Miller family in Denver, Colo. and her father Robert Lazar Miller. She gives extensive details about early life in Denver. She also discusses her life as an artist, media she worked with, and her husband Azriel Stein who founded Pencol Drug Store.Irene Miller (Mrs. Azriel) Stein was born in Denver, Colo. in 1894 and died in Aurora, Colorado in 2000 at the age of 106. Irene Stein was a professional artist well into her 90s. She worked in...
Dates: 1978 April 27

Ration Book, between 1940-1945

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Identifier: B173.01.0007.00004
Abstract

A World War II brown leather ration book wallet with ''RATION BOOK'' embossed on front in gold colored print. The larger section and the change section each have a tan metal button. The ration book was used to hold ration stamps for items that were scarce during World War II, such as gasoline, sugar, meat, clothing and coffee. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: between 1940-1945

Robert Lazar Miller, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.08.0024.00022
Abstract

Lazar Miller sitting astride a horse in Denver.

Dates: between 1930-1940

Robert Lazar Miller, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00018
Abstract

Head and shoulders, formal portrait of Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates: between 1930-1940

Robert Lazar Miller and Stanley Stein on Horseback, circa 1932

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00009
Abstract

Robert Lazar Miller, wearing a bowler hat and suit, sits on a horse with his grandson Stanley Stein seated in front of him at the Denver Stockyards. They are in front of fences at the Denver Stockyards. Robert Lazar Miller worked at the Denver Stockyards until his death at the age of 96 in 1940. Stein wears a cowboy hat and bandanna.

Dates: circa 1932

Robert Lazar Miller at the Denver Stockyards, circa 1929

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00014
Abstract

Robert Lazar Miller sits astride a horse at the Denver Stockyards holding a cattle prod and a hat.

Dates: circa 1929

Series 2: Photographs and Scrapbooks, c. 1900-c. 1970

 Series
Identifier: B454.02
Abstract

This series contains a variety of photographs and multiple scrapbook pages from the Miller, Eller, and Creamer families.

Dates: c. 1900-c. 1970

Sigman Family Scrapbooks and Photographs, 1900-1997

 Series
Identifier: B300.02
Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs and papers about the Sigman family and the K. and B. Packing Company in Denver, Colorado. Louis K. Sigman and his sons Sam and Morris Sigman distributed free meat from their company during the depression from 1931-1940. Most of the material consists of digital images that were scanned from two scrapbooks.

Dates: 1900-1997