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Jewish women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1520 Collections and/or Records:

Sewing Book, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: B106.01.0009.00001
Abstract

The book contains handwritten directions on sewing techniques with examples of each stitch attached on the adjoining page. Fannie Anfenger's name is inscribed on the cover of her sewing exercise book, which she used for classes at Gilpin Elementary School. Fannie Anfenger (1885-1965) was the daughter of Louis and Louise Schlesinger Anfenger. She married Sidney Rinds and they had one son, Louis Rinds.

Dates: circa 1890

Shafner Family , 1992

 File
Identifier: B111.09.0009.0007
Abstract Edith Cooper Golden was born in 1904 in Ratno, Ukraine, and moved with her family to Denver in 1909. She married Frank Shlomo Golden and had at least one daughter, Evelyn Golden Shafner, who married Sol David Shafner (originally from Philadelphia, PA), owner of Denver's Kiddieland, in 1951. Their daughter, Rhonda Shafner is a reporter for the Denver Post and the wife of Eric Weisberg. Edith and her extended family, including cousin Tommy Cooper, fled to Denver in the early years of the 20th...
Dates: 1992

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00019
Abstract

The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back Row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front Row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).

Dates: 1902 October

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.02.0001.0002.00001
Abstract

The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).

Dates: 1902 October

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00018
Abstract

The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back Row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front Row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).

Dates: 1902 October

Sheftel Family Portrait, 1931 April 20

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0021.00067
Abstract

Hyman and Toby Sheftel sit surrounded by their children and grandchildren for a portrait. Back row left to right, Joe Wenner, Joe Sheftel, Max Sheftel, Goldine Lackner, Eddie Sheftel, Sarah Gallanter, Abe Sheftel, and Sam Sheftel. Middle row left to right Ann Wenner, Naomi Sheftel, Ann Sheftel, Hyman Sheftel, Toby Sheftel, Fay Sheftel, and Clara Sheftel. Front row left to right Mickey Sheftel, Shirley Sheftel, and Jerry Sheftel.

Dates: 1931 April 20

Sherrye Sigman Berger, 1994-1997

 Series
Identifier: B300.01
Scope and Contents

The series contains newspaper clippings about Sherrye Sigman Berger, the daughter of Morris Sigman. The articles include honors received and her involvement in philanthropic activities and organizations.

Dates: 1994-1997

Shwayder Family, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0041.00082
Abstract

Three generations of the Shwayder family pose together on steps.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Shwayder Family, 1893

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0041.00084
Abstract

Ten members of the Shwayder family pose for a formal studio portrait.

Dates: 1893

Shwayder Family Papers and Samsonite Corporation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B245
Abstract The Shwayder family of Denver, Colorado, is best known for the luggage company Samsonite Corporation, which the family founded and operated. Isaac and Rachel Shwayder had migrated from Manchester, England to Colorado in 1881 and eventually settled in Denver. In 1910 their son, Jesse Shwayder, opened a small luggage factory in Denver with his father along with his brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon Shwayder. The company started as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company, was later...
Dates: 1896-2002