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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 55526 Collections and/or Records:

Leopold H. Guldman Formal Portrait, between 1925-1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0031.0006.00001
Abstract Formal portrait of Leopold H. Goldman. He was one of Colorado's pioneer philanthropists. Born in Bavaria, he came to Colorado in 1870 in search of silver but found it more profitable to open the Golden Eagle clothing stores in Leadville and Cripple Creek. In 1879, Guldman moved to Denver the third and most successful Golden Eagle enterprise. For many years, it was Denver's leasing popular-price department store. Guldman's philanthropy contributed to the growth of National Jewish Hospital,...
Dates: between 1925-1935

Leopold Mayer, 1838-1926

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Identifier: B111.07.0007.0004
Abstract Leopold Mayer was born in Alsace-Lorraine in 1838 and immigrated to New York in 1849. In 1859, he came to Denver and went into the general merchandise business. He also served on the second Denver City Council. In 1880, the Mayer family went to Saguache, Colorado, where Leopold Mayer became a rancher and later founded a bank and a dry goods store. He served as a state representative while in Saguache. Leopold and his family moved back to Denver in 1893 and he died in 1926. The file contains...
Dates: 1838-1926

Leopold Sanders, between 1930-1960

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Identifier: B063.08.0024.00059
Abstract

Studio portrait of Leopold Sanders.

Dates: between 1930-1960

Leopold Wal, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00067
Abstract

Studio portrait of Leopold Wal a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

Les Sylphides

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Identifier: D002.01.0001.0036.00002
Abstract

Dancers from Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo perform in Fokine's ''Les Sylphides.''

Dates: Date Unknown

"Les Sylphides" Soloists, 1950-06-14

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Identifier: D022.02.0001.0010.00002
Abstract

Black and white photograph of the "Les Sylphides" soloists. From left to right: Freidann Parker, Lillian Covillo and Frances Morrison.

Dates: 1950-06-14

Lesem Family, circa 1865

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Identifier: B063.05.0053.00059
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Celestine Lesem sitting between her parents, Mr. and Rebecca Lesem. Celestine married Ben Wisebart.

Dates: circa 1865

Leslie Miller, 1925 May 29

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Identifier: B063.08.0039.00059
Abstract

Studio portrait of a young Leslie Miller seated on a stool wearing a frilly shirt.

Dates: 1925 May 29

Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz, 1977

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Identifier: B111.04.0004.0002
Abstract Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz (1906-1981 SSI) was born to Morris and Mary Gardenswartz in Denver, Colorado. The family moved to Durango in 1921, where his father bought a hardware store. Bus graduated from Durango High School in 1924, then returned to Denver to attend the University of Denver. However, he soon dropped out to work for his uncle's pawn shop, called Solomon Loan Company. In 1927, Bus married Hazel Edelstein, and the couple settled in Durango where they opened a sporting goods...
Dates: 1977

Letter, 1906 May 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0151.00001
Abstract

Handwritten letter from [illegible] signature to Dr. Spivak, on May 22, 1906. The letter indicates that the producer of the letter telephoned Dr. Spivak about Paul Cohen. The letter is signed, but [illegible].

Dates: 1906 May 22