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Jewish women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1522 Collections and/or Records:

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

Shwayder Siblings at Bear Creek Canyon, Colorado, 1910

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00072
Abstract

Siblings Florence Shwayder Krohn, Mark Shwayder, Hannah Shwayder Berry, and Gertrude Shwayder Breetwor and Lena Feldmen Shwayder (Mark's wife) stand in a creek at the Bear Creek Canyon picnic grounds.

Dates: 1910

Shwayder Sisters, between 1920-1929

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00076
Abstract

Three of the Shwayder sister, Liebe Shwayder Clamage, Gertrude Shwayder Breetwor, and Hannah Shwayder Berry, pose together outside a home at 164 So. Humboldt in Denver, Colorado. They were the daughters of Isaac and Rachel Shwayder.

Dates: between 1920-1929

Sigma Theta Pi Conclave, between 1939 June 21-24

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00010
Abstract

Several women pose together during the Sigma Theta Pi Conclave in Denver, Colorado. Identified women are Minna Mae Ettenson, Jeanne Grauman, Betty Bashin, Jeanne Elby Balkin, Marde Rolhgerber Hart, Leanna Morris, Beth Frankel Weisberg, Barbara Miller Glaser, Betty Borwick Freedman, Bobby Barrett Tobias, Dorothy Schloss, Suzanne Isaacson, Mildred Simmons, and Kate Levy.

Dates: between 1939 June 21-24

Sigman and Zinn Family Picnic, 1939 June 11

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Identifier: B063.05.0051.00015
Abstract

Members of the Sigman and Zinn families share a picnic in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Dates: 1939 June 11

Sigman Family Vacation, 1949

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Identifier: B063.05.0051.00016
Abstract

Vivienne Sigman and an unidentified woman lounge on a couch beside a pool as Tari Sigman stands at the end.

Dates: 1949

Silver Dresser Tray, Early 20th Century

 Item
Identifier: B167.03.0004.00003
Scope and Contents

Silver oval shaped dresser tray with the initial "F" engraved in the center. Branches with leaves and cherries decorate the border. Sterling stamped on back. Tray for holding dresser items or possibly a calling card tray.

Dates: Early 20th Century

Silver Hand Mirror, Mid 20th Century

 Item
Identifier: B167.03.0004.00002
Scope and Contents

Silver hand mirror with ''Marjorie'' engraved on the back for Marjorie Hornbein. Silver is embossed with leavers, calla lilies and two lions flanking the center engraving. Sterling stamped under mirrored surface.

Dates: Mid 20th Century

Simon and Jennie Sanders, circa 1870

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00005
Abstract

Simon and Jennie Sanders pose for a formal portrait.

Dates: circa 1870