Hirschfeld Family Papers
A. B. (Abraham Bernard) Hirschfeld was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1888. In 1904 he moved to Denver, Colorado, and in 1907 he started A. B. Hirschfeld Press. A. B. Hirschfeld's son Edward Hirschfeld (1907-1984) worked alongside his father and held leadership positions in the family business after his father's death in 1957. Edward's son A. Barry Hirschfeld served as president of the family printing business, which is now called National Hirschfeld. In 2005, Hirschfeld Press merged with National Printing and Packaging and C and M Press.
The Hirschfeld Family Papers are primarily focused on A. B. Hirschfeld Press and the roles that A. B., Edward, and A. Barry Hirschfeld played in founding and leading the company. Materials consist of three books; a videocassette; a CD; documents and newspaper clippings about A. B., Edward, and Barry Hirschfeld; and an invitation for the National Hirschfeld 100th anniversary celebration. Some materials in the collection were printed by A. B. Hirschfeld Press.
Dates
- 1934-2007
Creator
- A.B. Hirschfeld Press (Organization)
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 legal document box)
Scope and Contents
Biographical / Historical
A. B. (Abraham Bernard) Hirschfeld was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1888. In 1904 he moved to Denver, Colorado, with his father, Isaac, who had come to be treated for tuberculosis at National Jewish Hospital. A. B. Hirschfeld started printing company A. B. Hirschfeld Press in Denver in 1907. A. B. Hirschfeld's son Edward Hirschfeld (1907-1984) worked alongside his father in the family business and held leadership positions in the company after his father's death in 1957. Edward Hirschfeld graduated from the University of Denver and was actively involved in Denver Jewish and civic organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and United Way. He was married to Dorothy Hirschfeld, and their son A. Barry Hirschfeld served as president of the family printing business, which is now called National Hirschfeld. A. Barry Hirschfeld is married to Arlene (nee Friedman) Hirschfeld, who is actively involved in Denver community organizations. In 2005 Hirschfeld Press merged with National Printing and Packaging and C and M Press.
Arrangement
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accruals
General
Creator
- A.B. Hirschfeld Press (Organization)
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository