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Cheyenne (Wyo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Beck Archives Congregations Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B115
Abstract This collection contains materials intentionally assembled by Beck Archives. Materials relate to past and present Jewish congregations, which were or still are located in Denver, Colorado, or the western United States. Materials are originals or copies of items dating from 1906-2004, including receipts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, member and founder lists, event programs, invitations, legal documents, interview transcripts, brochures, slichos, Hebrew Bibles, and...
Dates: c. 1800-2015

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1916-1921, 1980-2014

 File
Identifier: B114.09.0001.0007
Abstract

Two Jewish men, Simon Bamberger and Henry Altman, were among the founders of Cheyenne in 1867. Jewsh businessmen followed, and the first congregation was incorporated in 1888. B'nai B'rith was established in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1921.

Dates: 1916-1921, 1980-2014

Cheyenne, Wyoming , 1870-1968

 File
Identifier: B114.09.0002.0001
Abstract

In 1884, the City Directory of Cheyenne listed 11 businesses owned by Jewish men. In 1913-14, it listed a Jewish cemetery, Mt. Sinai Congregation, and approximatel 43 Jewish family names.

Dates: 1870-1968

Digital Photographs, 1935 - 2014

 Series
Identifier: B359.01
Abstract

This series contains 15 digital images of the Vinnik and Marchick families. There are a mix of color and black and white images.

Dates: 1935 - 2014

Ed Kaufman, circa 1987

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0039.00053
Abstract

Studio portrait of Ed Kaufman in Cheyenne, WY.

Dates: circa 1987

Green Gables, Sportland, Morty Miller's Bar Mitzvah, 1930-1939

 Item
Identifier: B229.01.0035.0001
Abstract

Silent black and white film contains depictions of family at Green Gables, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, scenes from Morty Miller's bar mitzvah, and other family recordings.

Dates: 1930-1939

Letter from L. Lipschitz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 22

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Louis Lipschitz to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Louis Lipschitz.

Dates: 1911 September 22

Louis Sky in Cheyenne, Wyoming, between 1930-1939

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0024.00069
Abstract

Louis Sky stands in front of a car in Cheyenne, Wyoming wearing a suit and holding a hat.

Dates: between 1930-1939

Louis Sky in Sky Drug, between 1930-1939

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0024.00070
Abstract

Louis Sky stands in Sky Drug in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Dates: between 1930-1939

Marchick Vinnik Digitized Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: B359
Abstract Samuel and his wife Lillie Rice Marchick were born in Ostrovo, Poland. Relatives brought Samuel Marchick to Denver, Colorado in 1904. In 1908, he sent for his wife and three sons. Three daughters were born in Denver. The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming and opened a clothing store and pawn shop. Samuel Marchick bought and opened the Tivoli building. In 1915, he helped organize and build the first synagogue in Cheyenne. He was active in Jewish organizations in Cheyenne and Denver, indluding...
Dates: 1935-2014