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Jewish businesspeople

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 407 Collections and/or Records:

Milton M. Schayer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M067
Abstract Milton Mincha Schayer (1876-1935) was a Denver, Colorado businessman. Born to German-Jewish parents, he was active in many civic and religious organizations in Denver in the early part of the twentieth century. He wrote a weekly syndicated column titled, "Things to think about," which appeared in a variety of Jewish newspapers around the country.In 1927, Schayer wrote to a number of Nobel Prize-winning scientists, literary figures, university presidents and judges...
Dates: 1969-1971

Miners at Penrose Mine, between 1915-1918

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00031
Abstract

Group of miners outside the Penrose Mine. Back Row: unidentified, Bert Hawkins, Claude Simmons, Charles Hawkins, Charles Cose, Charles Peterson (blacksmith), unidentified., Front Row: Maurice Miller (supplied gear to the miners), Billy Angees, unidentified, Connie McGrehan, Charles Withey, Ben Gray, Sam Simmons (fireman), unidentified, Big Smith (master mechanic)., Sam Looney could be one of the missing.

Dates: between 1915-1918

Moe Katz's Birthplace, circa 1913

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00033
Abstract

Katz Grocery, birthplace of Moe Katz, 945 Walnut Street in Denver, Colorado. Moses (Moe) Katz was born in 1899 and founded the Chemical Sales Company with H. Fine in 1927.

Dates: circa 1913

Morris Bros. Construction, 1950-1965

 File
Identifier: B351.03.0005.0004
Abstract

File contains (8) photographs and (1) newspaper clipping about Morris Brothers Construction.

Dates: 1950-1965

Morris Bros. Newsclipping

 Item
Identifier: B351.03.0005.0004.00009
Abstract Copy of newsclipping shows a photograph and accompanying text. Photograph shows three men, the Morris brothers standing together, looking at a document. From left to right they are Harold Morris, Simon Morris, and Stanley Morris. Under the photograph "Denver Post Photo by Cloyd Teter" is noted. News story is titled "New Aurora Homes Project Under Way". The story reads "Top officials of the Morris Bros. Construction Co. go over blueprints for the new community they are building just north of...
Dates: 1950-1965

Morris Strouse , 1886-1977

 File
Identifier: B111.09.0009.0018
Abstract

Morris Strause was born in Braunsbach, Germany on August 28, 1835. He moved to New York where he married Theresa Holzman and traveled across the US in various merchant positions. He moved to Colorado in search of gold and settled in Grand Junction with his family in 1882 where he began a clothing business, trading furs and skins and incorporating wool when the railroad was built. He passed away in November, 1928 as the Grand Junction's oldest and longest running merchant.

Dates: 1886-1977

Moses-Israel and Faye Goodstein, circa 1885

 Item
Identifier: B393.00001
Abstract

Digitized copy of photograph of Moshe Isaac and Faye Goostein taken in the 1980s. There are two separate oval photographs.

Dates: circa 1885

Mrs. Annie M. Harris, 1933 July 12

 File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0002
Abstract

Annie Harris was born in Lahiau in East Prussia on March 4, 1867.

Dates: 1933 July 12

Murphy's Fine Food, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0009.00072
Abstract

Exterior view Murphy's Restaurant with neon signage. The restaurant was owned by William Cohen.

Dates: between 1950-1960

Newspaper Articles, 1934-1935, 1981-1998

 File
Identifier: B370.03.0001.0003
Abstract

There are copies of three Intermountain Jewish News issues that contain advertisements for the Silver Tire Company. There are also articles about Don Siegel and Larry Siegel and an article by Larry Siegel on "Thoughts on grewing Jewishly: My Minyan."

Dates: 1934-1935, 1981-1998