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Jewish businesspeople -- Colorado -- Denver

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Goldstein Family Digitized Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: B393
Abstract Moses-Isaac and Faye Rosenthal Goodstein arrived in Denver 1872 after fleeing from Russia Poland to London. Moses-Isaac Goodstein worked for his brother in law Philip Rosenthal in the Swansea Smelting Works and the Denver Rolling Mills. Abraham Grienetz escaped conscription into the Russian Army and moved to Denver. He married Faye Goodstein in 1910 and began a grocery store near the current location of Mile High Stadium. Joe Cohen came from New York’s Lower East side and married Masha in...
Dates: circa 1885-1970

Grossman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B155
Abstract The Grossman family emigrated to America from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and moved to Denver because of tuberculosis. Abraham Grossman was an active member of the traditional Beth Ha Medrosh Hagodol (BMH) Synagogue and later of the Oheb Zedek Congregation which broke away from BMH in 1911. The Oheb Zedek Congregation rejoined the parent synagogue toward the end of the Great Depression. Abraham Grossman was the proprietor of the Grossman's Haberdashery, located on Sixteenth Street in...
Dates: 1916-1973

Groussman Grocery (Mercantile Cafe), 2015

 File
Identifier: B112.06.0001.0025
Abstract

File contains one photo of the exterior of Groussman Grocery, taken in 2015.

Dates: 2015

Guaranty Bank and Trust Records

 Collection
Identifier: B425
Abstract The Guaranty Bank and Trust Company was founded in June 1955 by a group of Jewish businessmen to create access for Jewish businesses to get loans. Anti-Semitism made it difficult for Jews to get loans from other banks. Walter A. Woods, Herbert Horwich, and Ira L. Quiat signed the original Articles of Incorporation. The stylized "G" logo was created in 2006. In 2017, the Guaranty Bank was purchased and merged into the Independent Bank out of Texas. The collection contains copies of corporate...
Dates: 1955-2016

H. Richman Watchmaker and Jeweler, circa 1900-1930

 File
Identifier: B112.03.0001.0012
Abstract

File contains one business card of H. Richman, a watchmaker and jeweler in Denver, Colorado from circa 1900-1930.

Dates: circa 1900-1930

Harry Harris Coal and Wood Co.

 File
Identifier: B112.06.0001.0026
Abstract

File contains one envelope with "Harry Harris Coal & Wood Co. 2121 16th St., Denver, COLO." printed on it in green, as well as "Wadge or Pinnacle Coal" with a logo picture.

Dates: 1918-2015

Harry Pells Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B328
Abstract

Harry Pells was Jewish businessman in Denver, CO. He owned and operated an insurance agency and was an active marine. Harry Pells enlisted in the Army in both WWI and WWII. He was later involved in veterans’ organizations, such as the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion where he organized a toy drive that sent over 50,000 toys to Europe. Collection contains personal papers, news clippings, pamphlets and, a newsletter related to Harry Pells from 1918 through 1986.

Dates: Other: 1918-1986

Interview with Herman Berman on the history of the Imperial Cap Co., 1985 December 1

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0005.00131
Abstract

Interview covers the history of the Imperial Cap Co.

Dates: 1985 December 1

J. L. Brown Hide Co., 1929

 File
Identifier: B112.03.0001.0007
Abstract

File contains two checks from the J.L. Brown Hide Company at 1821 15th Street, Denver, CO from January of 1929. Benjamin Sosny owned the company and his youngest daughter, Sylvia Sosny's photo appears on the checks. File also contains one printed page from 2007 about the acquisition of these checks from Eileen and David Naiman, who donated them to Beck Archives.

Dates: 1929

Jesse Kortz , April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989

 File
Identifier: B111.06.0006.0008
Abstract

Jesse Kortz was owner of twelve (12) Kortz and Lee jewelry stores across Colorado, owner of some banks, and fundraiser for General Rose Hospital, Beth Israel hospital and home for the aged, and a number of other organizations. He was a trustee of General Rose Hospital.

Dates: April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989