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Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1916-1921, 1980-2014

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Identifier: B114.09.0001.0007

Abstract

Two Jewish men, Simon Bamberger and Henry Altman, were among the founders of Cheyenne in 1867. Jewsh businessmen followed, and the first congregation was incorporated in 1888. B'nai B'rith was established in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1921.

Dates

  • 1916-1921, 1980-2014

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (3 legal document boxes and 1 letter document box.)

Scope and Contents

Cheyenne B'nai B'rith: meeting minutes when Cheyenne B'nai B'rith was formed, membership list, notes for minutes, correspondence between Milton Anfenger of Denver's B'nai B'rith and Signey Kusworm, Charter members, envelope, and Petition for membership for B'nai B'rith. Also, IJN article on RMJHS visit to Cheyenne and Chugwater, Wyoming and speech by Sandra Vinnik at RMJHS Annual Dinner.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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