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Louis Anfenger Europe Trip Journal, 1890 June 28-September 19

 Item
Identifier: B106.02.0007.00002

Abstract

Diary kept by Louis Anfenger, who was a Denver businessman and Colorado State legislator, as well as a founder of Congregation Emanuel, B'nai B'rith and the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives. This journal documents Louise and Louis Anfenger's trip to Europe in 1890. The tan leather pocket inside the back cover holds a German calling card for Witz Deszo. Entries are short and factual, for example, the first entry states: "Saturday June 28, 1890. Left New York at 2 o'clock pm on steamer Elbe. Man fell overboard and was drowned. Weather pleasant." Other entries include monetary spending, locales and weather related matters.

Dates

  • 1890 June 28-September 19

Creator

Digital Repository

Louis Anfenger Europe Trip Journal

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Extent

1 Items (diary)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair Leather binding 9 x 16 x 2 centimeters

Provenance

Originally belonged to Louis Anfenger.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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