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Social life and customs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Private Note: This term is an LCSH subdivision only. Used under places and classes of persons. Consider LCSH: Manners and customs as a heading.

Found in 377 Collections and/or Records:

Milton Anfenger Standing in Front of Building, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00024
Abstract Milton Louis Anfenger is standing in front of a building. The photograph is on page 193 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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 lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early history. Anfenger was active in state politics...
Dates: 1912

Milton Anfenger Standing in Front of Sailboat, 1912

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00025
Abstract Milton Louis Anfenger is standing on a deck in front of a chain-link fence wearing a cap and holding a cigar in his hand. There is sailboat in the water behind him. On the side of the boat: "165 CB. FT. 21 Persons." The photograph is on page 193 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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...
Dates: 1912

Miriam Milstein, circa 1895

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Identifier: B063.08.0039.00002
Abstract

Miriam Milstein sits at a table with a tapestry behind her. Mrs. Milstein's husband was Shul Baer Milstein, an early leader in Denver, Colorado's west side Orthodox Jewish community, and Congregations Zera Abraham. Shul Baer Milstein was the patriarch of Cotopaxi Colony, an agricultural community located near Cotopaxi, Colorado that failed in 1884. The couple never lived in the Cotopaxi community.

Dates: circa 1895

Montage of Elias Cohen and Family of Aspen, Colorado, circa 1905

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00009
Abstract

Composite of the Elias Cohen family of Aspen including a formal portrait of Elias Cohen (bottom left); a formal portrait of his wife and two daughters (bottom right); and formal portraits of his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weinberg (top). Elias Cohen was a resident of Aspen by 1891, a mine supervisor in, and manager of David Hyman's properties. It was Cohen who suggested the use of deep-sea divers to repair broken mine-pump shafts.

Dates: circa 1905

Morey and Anne Levitt Marcus, 1940 July 4

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Identifier: B315.01.00018
Abstract

Morey and Anne Levitt Marcus are standing together on grass next to a car. There are trees behind them.

Dates: 1940 July 4

Morey and Anne Levitt Marcus Wedding Portrait, 1940 September 29

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Identifier: B315.01.00004
Abstract

Morey and Anne Levitt Marcus are standing in a synagogue in a full-length portrait. Anne Marcus is wearing a wedding dress with a veil and Morey Levitt is wearing a suit and hat.

Dates: 1940 September 29

Morey Marcus, 1934 January 27

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Identifier: B315.01.00002
Abstract

Morey Marcus is dressed in a suit and tie in a head and shoulder portrait. He was confirmed at Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado in about 1932. He married Anne Levitt on September 29, 1940.

Dates: 1934 January 27

Morris and Zelda Averch Family, circa 1908

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00017
Abstract

Morris and Zelda Averch and their family pose for a formal portrait. From left to right: Morris Averch, Anna Averch Kaminsky, Meyer Averch, Dave Averch, and Zelda Averch.

Dates: circa 1908

Morris and Zelda Averch Family Passover Seder, 1932

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00025
Abstract

The Morris and Zelda Averch family celebrate the Passover Seder with their children and grandchildren, including members of the Kaminsky family. From left to right, Samuel Kaminsky, Estelle Kaminsky (Levitt), Anna Averch Kaminsky, Eleanor Kaminsky (Nasbarg), Zelda and Morris Averch, Stanley Averch, Dave and Verner Averch, Evelyn Averch, Eva Averch, Meyer Averch and Estelle Averch (Stine).

Dates: 1932

Mountain Picnic, 1906

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00006
Abstract Two men and a woman are sitting on a log picnicking outside in the mountains. The woman has on a large hat. Milton Louis Anfenger, wearing a vest, is sitting holding a glass in his hand. The photograph is on page 78 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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...
Dates: 1906