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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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:

B'nai B'rith 171 - Alta Cohen's Installation as President of B'nai B'rith Women, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00081
Abstract

Members of B'nai B'rith and B'nai B'rith Women gathered at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado for the installation of Alta Cohen as president of B'nai B'rith Women.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171 Blood Bank Committee, between 1950-1980

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00054
Abstract

Left to right: Jack Gelt, president Mile High Lodge #1783; Lloyd Kahn, chairman Blood Bank Committee Mile High Lodge; Myron Miller (Mickey) president Lodge 171; and David E. Harlem, chairman Blood Bank Committee of the Chest Disease Center pose together while making plans for the Blood Bank Program at National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: between 1950-1980

B'nai B'rith 171 Class, 1958 March 04

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00064
Abstract

A group of thirty-eight men pose together in a gymnasium for a ''A. B. Hirschfeld - David H. Stein'' B'nai B'rith class.

Dates: 1958 March 04

B'nai B'rith 171 Dinner, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00055
Abstract

Max Hayutin and three unidentified men pose together at a B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado dinner.

Dates: between 1940-1960

B'nai B'rith 171 Dinner, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00058
Abstract

Back row left to right, Joe Cohen and Saul Pinchick and, front row left to right, Hy Goodstein and an unidentified man pose together at a B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado dinner.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171 Hillel Night, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00080
Abstract

Members of B'nai B'rith and B'nai B'rith women seated on the stage at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado behind Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld who is standing at a speaker's podium. Seated left to right are Ben Blumberg, Ruby Sunshine Barter, an unidentified woman, Hyman Coggan, an unidentified man, and Vic Rose.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171 Installation, between 1940-1949

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00074
Abstract

Several men and women at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado for the installation of B'nai B'rith and B'nai B'rith Women.

Dates: between 1940-1949

B'nai B'rith 171 Membership Campaign, 1939

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00053
Abstract

1939 B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado Membership Campaign workers, a group of men dressed in suits sit around two tables at a dinner.

Dates: 1939

B'nai B'rith 171 Passover Seder, 1931 April 2

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00063
Abstract

Several unidentified men and women at the 1931 B'nai B'rith Passover Seder. Rabbi William S. Friedman is seated at the head table in front of a Menorah.

Dates: 1931 April 2

B'nai B'rith Banner, between 1950-1979

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Identifier: B009.07.0064.00001
Abstract A purple satin banner with heat-applied white lettering which reads:'' B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN.'' Centered on the banner is a laurel circle around a Menorah, (also heat-applied). Beneath the design are the words: ''DEVORAH CHAPTER DENVER, COLORADO.'' There is a long white synthetic fringe along the scalloped lower edge. Machine-stitched to the sides are two pieces of heavy-duty ribbon. The top edge of banner is rolled around a length of bamboo. Fishing line is fastened to the ends of the bamboo...
Dates: between 1950-1979