Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
B'nai B'rith is the oldest and largest of the national Jewish service organizations in the United States. The Charter for the Denver Chapter states that the (Independent Order of B’nai B’rith Charter for a Lodge to be known by the name, style and title of Denver Lodge No. 171 to hold its sessions in the city of Denver, Col. seventh day of April, 1872 (5632)). Through a national effort, the organization raised enough money to open National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in 1899.
Found in 263 Collections and/or Records:
Charter of B'nai B'rith No. 171 of Denver, Colorado, 1872
B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171 charter listing the names of applicants. A number of Denver's early prominent Jewish pioneers are listed on the charter, including Julius Londoner, David Kline, Fred Z. Salomon and his brother Hyman, Michael Hattenbach, Louis Anfenger, Philip Trounstine, Edward Pisko and Dr. John Elsner.
Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011
Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.
D. H. Krubu, circa 1910
Studio portrait of D. H. Krubu a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
D. Plessuer, circa 1910
Studio portrait of D. Plessuer a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Dave Stein, between 1930-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of Dave Stein, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.
David D. Grossman, circa 1910
Studio portrait of David D. Grossman a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
David Harlem, circa 1910
Studio portrait of David Harlem a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Dedication Manual, 1929
Folder contains the "B'nai B'rith-I. Rude Community Building, Colfax at Williams, Denver" with an historical sketch of the Denver Lodge No. 171, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith.
Dr. M. H. Barrin, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Dr. M. H. Barrin a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Dr. O. M. Shere, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Dr. O. M. Shere a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.