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Box 6, 1900-1940

 File — Box: B356.02.0006
Identifier: B356.02.0006
Abstract

Photographs and documents relating to George and Olive Bercu and their immediate family.

Dates: 1900-1940

Box 9, 1925-1940

 File — Box: B356.0009
Identifier: B356.02.0009

Box 10, early 20th century

 File — Box: B356.0010
Identifier: B356.02.0010
Abstract

Dome framed photograph of George Bercu, and black and white photo of George Bercu with Freemasons.

Dates: early 20th century

Drachman Brothers, 1992, 1836-1911

 File
Identifier: B111.03.0003.0002
Abstract

Phillip and Samuel Drachman came to the United States from Russian Poland during the 1850s in order to escape conscription in the Czar's army. The Drachman brothers settled in the Arizona Territory and became merchants in Tucson. The family gained prominence within the community, working in business and philanthropy.

Dates: 1992; Coverage: 1836-1911

Julius Basinski, 1963

 File
Identifier: B111.01.0001.0022
Abstract Julius Basinski authorted 22 pages of reminisences about his life as a merchant in the Montana mining fields. Born in 1844 in Germany, Basinski emigrated in 1866 and dealt in cigars, candy, butter, eggs, calico, and other provisions in various Montana communities, iincluding Helena, Bozeman, and Miles City in the Yellowstone Valley. He sold goods to the U.S. Army, was one of the first book dealers in Miles City, raised sheep, had a banking career, and was noted for his honesty. He later...
Dates: 1963

Kobey Shoe and Clothing Co., circa 1918

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00014
Abstract

The interior of the Kobey Shoe and Clothing Company store in Aspen, Colorado. Five employees pose behind counters; from left to right are Henrietta (Hetty) Reiss Kobey, Mark Kobey, Albert L. Kobey, Homer Van Loon, and John Parsons. Stacks of boxes and glass cases holding sales goods can be seen in the long interior shot.

Dates: circa 1918

Kobey Shoe & Clothing Store Exterior, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00017
Abstract

Exterior view of the two story brick Kobey Shoe & Clothing Co. store in Aspen, Colorado. Two boys stand outside in the entranceway. A sign at the top of the building reads ''MEN'S & BOYS OUTFITTERS.'' Another sign reads ''The KOBEY SHOE & CLOTHING CO.'' and a sign on the awning reads ''THE HOME OF THE BEST MADE WEARING APPA[REL]'' Clothing and other sales goods can be seen in the window displays.

Dates: circa 1900

Max Clar, 1980 April

 File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0022
Abstract

Max Clar was an instructor at the Talmud Torah, Yeshivas Eitz Chaim.

Dates: 1980 April

Sam Cohen, 1894-1983

 File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0013
Abstract Samuel Cohen (1845-?) was born in Wloclawek, Warsaw, Poland, and immigrated to New York City in 1866. In 1873, Cohen went west to Denver on the advice of a friend. He found little opportunity in Denver, and went south to Pueblo, where he stayed for a short time. Upon finding little opportunity in Pueblo as well, Cohen traveled to Fairplay, Colorado (in Park County) entirely on foot, where he finally settled. Cohen became one of Fairplay's leading merchants, and invested heavily in mining...
Dates: 1894-1983