Henri and Justine Mook (Moongue)
File
Identifier: B111.07.0007.0018
Abstract
Born in Alsace, Henri Mook opened a butcher shop in Denver in 1881. He later bought and sold cattle in the stockyards, and he had one of the early seats on the Livestock Exchange. Justine Mook was active in the "Ladies' Shroud Society, which made shrouds for TB victims and helped the poor. The Shroud Society also helped establish Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Dates
- 1879-2008
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials are predominantly in English; some materials are in German or Hebrew.
Extent
From the File: 1 Items (Contains 27 file folders.) : legal document box
Scope and Contents
Folder contains handwritten rememberances of Henri/Henry and Justine Mook by their granddaughter, Dorothea Langer.
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository