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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Establishing Jewish Life, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00030: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282647]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00030
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Establishing Jewish Life" features more historical information and includes Congregation Emanuel, Rabbis William Freidman and Charles Kauvar.

Dates: 2001

Fair Cook Book

 Collection
Identifier: B295
Abstract The Fair Cookbook was published by the Ladies of Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado in 1888. It is the earliest known Jewish fundraising cookbook in America. The cookbook was sold at the fair that the Ladies of Temple Emanuel organized in 1888 to pay off the mortgage on the Temple. It is 49 pages in length with 13 sections, and features both traditional Jewish kosher recipes and recipes for non-kosher items as well as the names of individual contributors. The collection is a...
Dates: 1888

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012

Henry J. Schwartz Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: B413
Abstract

Henry J. Schwartz was born in Russia and came to New York with his parents. He settled in Denver in 1895 and married Mollie K. Kohn in 1898. Henry Schwartz was an original member of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society board of directors and served as president and vice president of the JCRS. He was also a member of the Town Club. Much of the scrapbook has clipplings on the JCRS, but also on politics, Temple Emanuel, and obituaries for Dr. Philip Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1934-1953

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00030
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00019
Abstract

Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.

Dates: between 1920-1940

Oral History Interview with Aimee Strauss, 1982 March 19

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00092
Abstract "Aimee (nee Peyser) Strauss reminisces about growing up in Denver, Colo. She talks specifically about the education she received in public schools, as well as her religious education at Temple Emanuel Sunday School. She discusses her work experience while a single woman, including her involvement in the education of immigrant Jews on the West Side of Denver. She describes her wedding to Melvin Strauss, their honeymoon in California, and their experiences in the grocery business in Denver....
Dates: 1982 March 19

Oral History Interview with Henry and Leona Frankel, 1977 November 7

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0001.00017
Abstract

Henry Frankel's family came from Europe and settled early in Denver. They had a few bussinesses. They owned Growth and Progress club and Green Gables Country Club. They were members of Temple Emanuel.

Dates: 1977 November 7

Pearl Street Temple Emanuel Synagogue Foundation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B276
Abstract Founded in 1874, Temple Emanuel, also known as Congregation Emanuel, is the largest and oldest synagogue in the Rocky Mountain Region. The location at 16th and Pearl streets was dedicated in January of 1899 and served the congregation until they fully expanded into their current location on Grape Street in 1960. In 2006 the Pearl Street Temple was purchased by Denver Community Church. The building is a National Historic Site. Collection contains photographs, scrapbooks, administrative...
Dates: 1899-2000