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Jewish men

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1604 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler and President Truman, between 1955-1967

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00064
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler and President Harry Truman stand holding a State of Israel Bond.

Dates: between 1955-1967

Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00022
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Adolph Kiesler stands among several women and girls at his home during the Beth Israel picnic. Raisie Rifkin stands two people left of Adolph Kiesler holding Judy Rifkin. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, kneel on the grass in front of him.

Dates: 1953

Adolph Kiesler at Beth Israel Picnic, circa 1953

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00023
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Adolph Kiesler stands behind several women and girls at his mountain home during the Beth Israel picnic. Two of Kiesler's granddaughters, Peggy Rifkin and Wendy Rifkin, sit on the grass in front of the group. His daughters Naomi Sheftel, standing center, and Raisie Rifkin, standing far right, are also in the group.

Dates: circa 1953

Adolph Kiesler at Cornerstone Ceremony for Beth Israel Home, 1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0033.0013.00001
Abstract Adolph Kiesler attends a cornerstone ceremony for Beth Israel Home for the Aged at West 16th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. He stands in a suit and holds his hat in his left arm while shaking hands with a man in a suit and overcoat. Two men in suits, hats and overcoats stand behind Adolph Kiesler. Two men in work clothes stand behind the cornerstone that is attached to a pulley. ''Home for the Aged 1940 Erected 5700'' is chiseled on the stone. A boy stands, and two boys (one...
Dates: 1940

Adolph Kiesler at Cornerstone Ceremony for Beth Israel Home, 1940

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00027
Abstract Adolph Kiesler attends a cornerstone ceremony for Beth Israel Home for the Aged at West 16th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. He stands in a suit and holds his hat in his left arm while shaking hands with a man in a suit and overcoat. Two men in suits, hats and overcoats stand behind Adolph Kiesler. Two men in work clothes stand behind the cornerstone that is attached to a pulley. ''Home for the Aged 1940 Erected 5700'' is chiseled on the stone. A boy stands, and two boys (one...
Dates: 1940

Adolph Kiesler Formal Portrait, 1938

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Identifier: B063.08.0033.0014.00001
Abstract

Formal head and shoulder portrait of Adolph Kiesler. Adolph Kiesler was born in Romania on October 18, 1880 and died in Denver, Colorado on December 19, 1967. He started the Peerless Alloy Company in Denver, Colorado in 1908. A philanthropist, he was a founder and president of Beth Israel Home for the Aged (later Beth Israel Hospital and Geriatric Center) and was active in the Allied Jewish Federation.

Dates: 1938

Adolph Kiesler in Front of Peerless Smelting Works, circa 1908

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00038
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Exterior view of Peerless Smelting Works at 2022 West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Adolph Kiesler, standing in the center, started the Peerless Alloy Company in Denver in 1908.

Dates: circa 1908

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00056
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Adolph Kiesler sits second from left in the front row wearing a cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when he received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00057
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands second from left in the back row and Chancellor Chester Alter sits center in the front row wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00058
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, left, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand together holding a degree and wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955