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Jewish businesspeople

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, 1861-circa 1998

 File — Box B112.01.0001: Series B112.01; Series B112.02; Series B112.03; Series B112.04; Series B112.05; Series B112.06 [Barcode: U186020742680]
Identifier: B112.02.0001
Abstract

Colorado Jewish Business News- General History 1935-1937

Dates: Coverage: 1861-circa 1998

Colorado Jewish Businesses, 1861-1979

 File
Identifier: B112.02.0001.0002
Abstract

File contains information on the history of Jewish businesses by Ken Bass (copy) covering the years from 1861 to 1979, as well as two copies of the Intermountain Jewish News, one from 1935 and one from 1937. The report by Ken Bass from 1979 is titled "The Story of Jewish Achievement" and covers "The Samsonite Story," "Star Bread Company's Story," "The Frankel Stationery Story," "The Central Electric Story," "The Guggenheim Story," and general "Observations."

Dates: Coverage: 1861-1979

Jesse Shwayder Formal Portrait, circa 1929

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0031.0004.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of Jesse Shwayder standing with his hands in his pockets. In the early 1900s, Jesse Shwayder opened a small luggage factor in Denver with his father, Isaac, and brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. Together they turned it into one of the largest luggage producers in America, the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: circa 1929

Jesse Shwayder Holding Incendiary Bomb, circa 1940

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00014
Abstract

Jesse Shwayder holds an incendiary bomb manufactured by Shwayder Brothers during World War II. From left to right: Emmet Heisler, Jesse Shwayder, seated, Louis Degen. Two of the men in the photograph are unidentified. The Shwayders founded the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: circa 1940

Jesse Shwayder with Golden Rule Marbles, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00015
Abstract

Jesse Shwayder sits at a desk with a set of Golden Rule Marbles. These marbles were often given away to employees of the Samsonite Corporation, as well as visitors to remind them of the Golden Rule.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Portrait of Jesse Shwayder, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00016
Abstract

Portrait of Jesse Shwayder in the 1960's. The photograph was possibly taken on his 80th birthday. Jesse Shwayder and his brothers founded the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Portrait of Jesse Shwayder, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00017
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Portrait of Jesse Shwayder standing behind a table with a bible in his right hand. Jesse Shwayder and his brothers founded the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Portrait of Jesse Shwayder, circa 1929

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00039
Abstract

Formal portrait of Jesse Shwayder standing with his hands in his pockets. In the early 1900s, Jesse Shwayder opened a small luggage factor in Denver with his father, Isaac, and brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. Together they turned it into one of the largest luggage producers in America, the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: circa 1929

Portrait of Maurice B. Shwayder, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: B063.08.0033.0005.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of Maurice B. Shwayder standing in a suit. Maurice Shwayder helped found the Samonsite Luggage Company with his four brothers. He was also active in the founding of General Rose Memorial Hospital.

Dates: between 1920-1930

The Shwayder Brothers Standing on a Samsonite Suitcase, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00018
Abstract

The five Shwayder brothers stand on a board that is balanced on a Samsonite suitcase to demonstrate the strength of the suitcase. Jesse Shwayder is pictured second from the right. Other Shwayder brothers are: Mark, Maurice, Benjamin and Solomon. The Shwayder brothers owned Shwayder Trunk Company, which later became known as the Samsonite Corporation. The photograph was used to advertise Samsonite luggage.

Dates: circa 1910