Memorial Resolution of Milton Anfenger, 1952 December 23

Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Allied Jewish Community Council of Denver. The document ''memorializes through this Resolution his work as a moving force in the Jewish community and the City of Denver, and pays tribute to his memory as one who gave of himself that others may be happy.'' It is said that Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado was founded at the bris or circumcision ceremony of Milton Anfenger, the eldest son of Louis and Louise Anfenger. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. He was a president and lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early history. Anfenger was active in state politics and was elected to the Colorado state senate in 1904.