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Fraternal organizations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: found: Reference.com Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 ("Fraternal organization: A fraternal organization is an organization that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood. There is a great deal of overlap between the terms Friendly Society and fraternal organization. Most mystical organizations are also fraternal." "Friendly society: A friendly society (sometimes called a mutual society, benevolent society or fraternal organization) is a mutual association for insurance-like purposes, and often, especially in the past, serving ceremonial and friendship purposes also.") found: RootsWeb Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 (RootsWeb's Guide to Tracing Family Trees: "Many of our ancestors joined fraternal orders or organizations--associations of people bound together for philosophical, religious, literary, social, athletic, or philanthropic purposes. They were called friendly societies in Great Britain. A large number of these organizations are still in existence today. Many of them, while based on the Freemasons, would develop for different reasons. Broadly, there are about seven types of these organizations. 1. Social 2. Benevolent (also Service) 3. Ethnic 4. Trade 5. Religious (also Mystical) 6. Political 7. Criminal.")

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

 Collection
Identifier: B106
Abstract Louis Anfenger was typical of the young Jewish men who migrated to the Colorado Territory in the state's formative years. Born in Bavaria, Anfenger came to the United States in the 1850s and moved to Denver in 1870 to seek his fortune. He became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate as well as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and was later elected to the state legislature in the 1880s. He was a founder of Congregation Emanuel, Denver B'nai B'rith, and National...
Dates: Other: 1861-1989
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Anfenger Family Diaries and Material Culture

Beta Theta Pi (Alpha Zeta Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U375
Abstract

Contains records from the University of Denver chapter of North American social fraternity Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ), known generally as Beta. Collection contains correspondence, event materials, a history document, house lease documentation, notes, press and publications.

Dates: 1912 - 2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Beta Theta Pi (Alpha Zeta Chapter) Records

Charles Rosenbaum B'nai B'rith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B308
Abstract Charles Rosenbaum was part of the professional law firm, Isaacson Rosenbaum, founded in 1960 and specializing in property law. Charles was active in the B’nai B’rith and the Allied Jewish Federation. He married Louise Michael Anfenger and they had two children: Stanton Rosenbaum and Louann (Rosenbaum) Miller. Collection contains speeches/addresses given by Charles Rosenbaum 1938-1960 and citizenship manuals written by Charles Rosenbaum for the B'nai B'rith Americanization Committee from 1929...
Dates: 1929-1952
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Charles Rosenbaum B'nai B'rith Papers

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B009
Abstract The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado, was a pivotal Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver from 1872 through today. This fraternal organization received a charter from the National Order of B'nai B'rith on April 7, 1872. David Kline was the first president and Louis Anfenger was the first secretary. Charles M. Schayer served as president in 1876. The B'nai B'rith Denver Chapter created Colorado's Anti-Defamation League, the Mountain States...
Dates: 1872-2018
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Lodge No. 545 (Las Vegas, N.M.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B170
Abstract

The first Jewish families arrived in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1878 and Congregation Monefiore was formed in 1884. J. E. Rosenwald Lodge, No. 545, I.O.B.B was organized in 1902, the second B'nai B'rith Chapter in New Mexico. The collection contains a stamp press with the corporate seal, two ledgers with Minutes (1902-1970), and two ledgers with financial information, including dues payments by members (1902-1980).

Dates: 1902-1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Lodge No. 545 (Las Vegas, N.M.) Records

Interfraternity Council (IFC) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U372
Abstract

Contains records of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), governing body for fraternities at University of Denver. Includes constitutions, meeting minutes, correspondence, material ephemera, organizational structure, history documents, publications and records from the IFC Judicial Board.

Dates: 1926-1932
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Interfraternity Council (IFC) Records

John E. Streltzer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B185
Abstract Collection contains scrapbooks, programs, newspaper clippings, plaques, a U.S. Bureau of Customs flag, awards, scrolls and posters related to John E. Streltzer. Humanitarian John E. Streltzer was born in Denver on June 2, 1901, the son of Ben and Rebecca Streltzer in Denver's West Side. He met Sarah Safran in 1923 at a club he had helped organize on the West Side. John and Sarah Streltzer established a wholesale office supply business and he served nearly three terms as a member...
Dates: 1940-1990
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / John E. Streltzer Papers

Kappa Delta Pi (Alpha Lambda Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U377
Abstract

Contains records from the Alpha Lambda chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at University of Denver founded in 1926. Most records are from early 1930s.

Dates: 1932 - 1967
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Kappa Delta Pi (Alpha Lambda Chapter) Records

Kappa Sigma (Beta-Omicron Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U378
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Beta-Omicron chapter of Kappa Sigma international fraternity, which was active on University of Denver campus from 1902-2017.

Dates: 1915 - 2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Kappa Sigma (Beta-Omicron Chapter) Records

Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of CO Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U397
Abstract This collection contains the records of the Gamma of Colorado chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at University of Denver, founded in 1940 and still existing today. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest national honor society in the United States and is very selectiv,e with chapters at only 10% of US higher-ed institutions. Membership is limited to the top 10% of arts and sciences undergraduates at each institution with very high GPAs, usually a 3.8 out of 4.0. Members are generally invited to join in their...
Dates: 1902-2004
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of CO Chapter) Records

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