Hoffman, Harry, 1908-1988
Biography
Harry Hoffman was born in Denver in 1908. The son of Russian immigrants Fanny and Morris Hoffman, Harry helped out in his parents' grocery store, sold newspapers, and left school at age 14 to work full time in the family businesses (groceries and clothing). He married Lillian Butler in 1935. Later, Lillan founded the Colorado Committee of Concern for Soviety Jewry. Self-taught and well-read, Hoffman learned all about liquor and wine as he opened a liquor business in 1937. Four years later, Harry Hoffman Liquors was the leading liquor dealer in Denver. By 1965, he had approximately 800,000 customers a year and sold more than one million bottles annually, including over 1,-000 wine selections. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and respect for his customers. He also ignored a picket line in front of his store by Communists protesting Lil's efforts on behalf of Soviet Jewry. He died in 1988.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letters To and From Howard Hoffman, 1964 - 1966
This folder contains letters and postcards to and from Howard Hoffman while he traveled through Europe in the 60s.
Photographs, 1960 - 1995
This folder contains photographs from various events in Lillian Hoffman's life, including family pitures, photographs from travel, and photographs of her grandchildren.
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