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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Beige Straw Hat with Velvet Ribbon and Tulle, between 1920-1940

 Item
Identifier: B107.01.0002.00003
Abstract

A woman's large brimmed, wire-framed straw hat trimmed with black velvet ribbon at the base of the crown and at the edge and center of the brim. Four square cuts of black organdy are steamed into floral shapes and mounted across the front of the hat. The hat is lined with black grosgrain ribbon inside and two attached interior labels read: ''22; M.S.ca.'' and ''The May Co; Denver''.

Dates: between 1920-1940
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B107, Anna Ginsberg Hayutin Textiles and Other Material / Personal Accessories / Box 2

Black Velvet Hat, circa 1953

 Item
Identifier: B178.01.0003.00001
Abstract A soft brim wire framed black velvet hat. The center back has an additional piece of grosgrain ribbon rolled tightly and a small ornamental golden ball stitched into place on top of the roll of grosgrain. The lining of the hat is black taffeta and it has a black grosgrain ribbon hat band. The main interior label in front has: ''May D & F'' and the inside label in back reads: ''Union Made 129901 in USA 6.'' The second interior label in front reads: ''design by d. charles.'' Originally...
Dates: circa 1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B178, Ettenson Family Clothing and Hats / Ettenson Hats / Box 3

Blazing the Trail: An Early History of Denver’s Jewish Community, 2009

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00008
Abstract

Brief description of several early Jewish leaders of commerce, philanthropy, religion, and community as well as several Jewish lawyers, doctors, merchants, and politicians in Colorado.

Dates: 2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

From Peddlers to Merchant Princes: Early Colorado Jewish Entrepreneurs, 2006

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00005
Abstract Jews played a central role in the development of Colorado through their contributions to economic life and development. Denver's first mercantile store was opened by Jewish citizen Fred Salomon in 1859. Before long, stores run by Jewish merchants and their family members in search of work and wealth flourished on the main streets of most Colorado towns including, Denver, Central City, Leadville, Trinidad, and Fairplay. This film focuses on the lives of a number of early merchants, including...
Dates: 2006
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B230, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records / Publications / Box 23 (DVDs)

Making a Living, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00034: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U18602328605]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00034
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Making a Living" features more historical information and includes David May and Leopold Guldman.

Dates: Other: 2001
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B297, Beck Archives Reference and Exhibit Materials / Exhibit Materials / "Blazing the Trail" Colorado Jewish History Exhibit Panels

May Company Advertisement, 1920

 Item
Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00003
Abstract May Company advertisement for a sale on hats. The advertisement has drawings of two men with hats and is advertising the sale of the hats for $3.85. There is ink on the reverse of the card because this is an example of an ''advertising blotter.'' David May immigrated to Colorado from Bavaria and started his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887. Later David May opened branches of his store in Irwin, Central City and Denver, Colorado. David May was an active supporter of National Jewish...
Dates: 1920
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Scrapbooks, Photographs, and Ephemera / Box 1 / Ephemera

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