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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 55526 Collections and/or Records:

Rabbi Samuel Weil Portraits

 Collection
Identifier: B383
Abstract Samuel Weil served as the rabbi of Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado, in 1876-1877. He was only appointed under a 1 year contract and was granted a 6 month extension in March 1877. However, he was relieved of his duties due to "inadequacies" and remarks he made on June 1st which the board did not "countenance." The Weil family left Denver in December of 1877 after it was learned that the Rabbi had written to a Reverend in the Presbyterian Church proclaiming his belief in Jesus...
Dates: Other: circa 1885

Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, between 1930-1949

 Item
Identifier: B063.06.0014.00041
Abstract

Formal portrait of Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.

Dates: between 1930-1949

Rabbi Velvel Heller, 1958 October 31

 File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0007
Abstract

Velvel Heller was a longtime leader in the Denver Orthodox community for more than 70 years. He died in 1937.

Dates: 1958 October 31

Rabbi William S. Friedman, between 1900-1920

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0024.00003
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman stands on a sidewalk wearing a bowler hat and long coat.

Dates: between 1900-1920

Rabbi William S. Friedman in Formal Dress, circa 1891

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00006
Abstract

Formal portrait of Rabbi William S. Friedman in formal dress.

Dates: circa 1891

Rabbi William S. Friedman in His Later Years., circa 1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.06.0006.00001
Abstract

Rabbi William S. Friedman in a formal portrait in his later years. Rabbi Friedman became the Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in 1889 at the age of 21 and served as the Rabbi until 1939. He was a founder of National Jewish Hospital and a recognized local civil leader. This item is a photographer's proof.

Dates: circa 1935

Rabbi William S. Friedman Seated at a Desk, between 1889-1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of a young Rabbi William S. Friedman seated at a desk holding an open book on the desk before him.

Dates: between 1889-1910

Rabbi Yizhak Aisik Braude, 1985 November

 File
Identifier: B111.01.0001.0017
Abstract Rabbi Yizhak Aisik Braude (1885-1932) was born in Kovno, Lithuania, and traveled in the United States from 1910-1913, before returning to Lithuania to become a Rabbi. Braude and his family were expelled from Lithuania (under Russian control) in 1914, and Braude immigrated to Denver, Colorado, via Seoul, Korea, in 1916. His wife and family joined him in Denver in 1920. Braude worked as an orthodox rabbi for a number of congregations in Denver, many in the West Colfax area. He lived in Dayton,...
Dates: 1985 November

Rachael Gordon Crown, 1885

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0016.00056
Abstract

Rachael Gordon Crown as a young girl poses beside a wash tub with doll clothing hanging on a line behind her.

Dates: 1885

Rachel and Aimee Peyser at the Mangini Dancing School, 1902 September

 Item
Identifier: B063.02.0010.00006
Abstract

Two male and one female dancing instructors stand to the left and six little girls in white dresses stand on the right. Rachel and Aimee Peyser are on the far right—Aimee is at the end of the line on the right. Rachel Peyser is on the left. There is a sign over the door of the building, which reads, "Prof T. Chas Mangini Teacher of Dancing".

Dates: 1902 September