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Distributors (Commerce)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ira M. Beck Seated at his Desk, circa 1975

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00023
Abstract

Ira M. Beck sits at his desk at Central Electric Supply Company. Beck became president of the company in 1969, succeeding his father Sam Beck, who founded the company and was elected chairman. Located at 500 Quivas Street in Denver, Colorado, Central Electric was a leading wholesale distributor of electrical construction material and lighting equipment in the Rocky Mountain region.

Dates: circa 1975

Portrait of Charles M. Schayer, between 1880-1890

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Identifier: B063.08.0016.00024
Abstract

Charles Schayer seated for a head and shoulders portrait. Schayer arrived in Denver in 1865 by covered wagon. Schayer operated a wholesale cigar and liquor business and acted as lay rabbi until an ordained rabbi arrived in Denver.

Dates: between 1880-1890

Sam Beck in Formal Pose, 1954

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Identifier: B063.08.0030.0006.00001
Abstract

Sam Beck stands behind a chair in a formal pose. Sam Beck founded the Central Electric Supply Co. and was elected chairman. Located at 500 Quivas Street in Denver, Colorado, Central Electric was a leading wholesale distributor of electrical construction material and lighting equipment in the Rocky Mountain region. Ira M. Beck succeeded his father as the president of the company in 1969.

Dates: 1954