Anfenger, Milton L. (Milton Louis), 1874-1952
Biography
Milton Louis Anfenger was born in Denver, Colorado, September 3, 1874. It is said that Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado was founded at the bris or circumcision ceremony of Milton Anfenger, the eldest son of Louis and Louise Anfenger. He married Essie Wolfshon in 1911. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. He was a lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early history. Anfenger was active in state politics and was elected to the Colorado state senate in 1904. From 1923 to 1932, he was the owner of the Denver Bears baseball club. Milton Anfenger was a humanitarian, and civic leader in Denver, president of the Denver Western Baseball Club, and a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and B'nai B'rith. Milton Anfenger died in Denver in 1952.
Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:
Milton Anfenger and Two Men, 1906 July
Milton Anfenger and Two Women on Picnic, 1906
Milton Anfenger Elks and Denver Bears Scrapbook, 1929-1952
Milton Anfenger scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and programs about Colorado Elks Club and his ownership of the Denver Bears baseball club from 1923 to 1932. He was known as "Mr. Baseball" in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge #17, he was elected Exalted Ruler in 1913.
Milton Anfenger Entry in Dr. Pepy's Pages, 1951 November-1952 November
Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940
Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.
Milton Anfenger in his Office, between 1920-1940
Portrait of Milton Anfenger, seated at a desk in his office. A portrait of his father, Louis Anfenger is hanging on the wall behind him.
Milton Anfenger Scrapbook, 1903-1913
Milton Anfenger scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, and programs about his political life, work as an attorney, and participation in many organizations. It also covers Milton Anfenger when he was in the Colorado militia during the 1904-1905 miner strikes in Cripple Creek.
Milton Anfenger Sitting in a Hotel Lobby, 1924
Milton Anfenger Speaking, 1950
Milton Anfenger is speaking at a lectern in an outside venue.
Milton Anfenger Standing in Front of Building, 1912
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