Beck, Sam, 1888-1982

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Left to right Sam Beck, Bella Beck, Morris Hayutin, and Anna Hayutin (parents of Ira and Peryle Beck) pose together on a sidewalk in Denver.

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Studio portrait of Ira Beck's family. Ira as a young boy stands left wearing a sailor shirt, Sam Beck stands behind, and Belle Pepper Beck sits right.

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Left to right Belle Beck, Ira Beck, and Sam Beck sit at the end of a table during Seder in Denver, Colorado.

Abstract "Sam Beck explains how his family escaped from Russia when he was very young and lived in Cotopaxi, Colorado, before settling in Denver. He discusses his life in Denver in the early 1900s, including such topics as his school days, some of his pastimes, Jewish families living in Denver, farmers in Colorado, and businesses and business owners in Denver. He mentions prejudice against Jews in Denver and also talks about the Ku Klux Klan's influence in the city. In addition, he discusses Jewish...

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Formal studio portrait of Sam and Belle Beck. He is sitting in a chair and she is standing behind him. On the back of the photograph are parts of three other photographs. The photograph on the left is a picture of Fred Leftwick standing outside in front of pine tree in winter. The other half of the picture is Morris Pepper standing beside him and can be seen as B063.05.0052.00013.

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Sam and Ira Beck stand in front of the Central Electric Supply Co. during World War II. Ira wears a military uniform.

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Portrait of Sam Beck, founder of Central Electric, sitting at his desk.

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Portrait of Sam Beck, founder of Central Electric, sitting at his desk.

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Left to right Sam Beck, Rose Pepper, and Jacob Pepper, father and grandparents of Ira Beck, pose together in front of a house in Denver, Colorado.

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Sam and Belle Beck with their daughter Elaine Beck.