Social life and customs
Found in 377 Collections and/or Records:
Cripple Creek Jewish Community Members, circa 1895
David Kline, First President of Denver's B'nai B'rith, circa 1872
Formal portrait of Denver Jewish pioneer merchant David Kline, who moved to the city in 1865 and served as the first president of Denver's B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 171. He and Charles Schayer had also been leading members of the Hebrew Burial Society, which evolved into the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
David S. Lehman Obituary, 1915 April 22
Copy of Obituary of David S. Lehman, who was vice president and chairman of the finance committee of the National Jewish Hospital. Ending part of obituary is missing.
Dennis Gallagher for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16
Colorado legislator Dennis Gallagher discusses the social, religious, and political environment in Denver during the 1940s to 1950s, including the impact of the Ku Klux Klan on his family. He also talks about Walker's Castle owned by John Brisbane Walker who developed northwest Denver.
Denver Elks Drill Team, 1912 July
Denver Elks Drill Team Postcard, 1912 July
The drill team of the Denver Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is lined up on a field. Denver won the Elks' drill team competition in Portland, Oregon. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge #17, he was elected Exalted Ruler in 1913.
Denver Elks Float, 1912
Women sit on a float decorated with cloth swags and floral arrangements. The photograph is on page 193 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. 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. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. A member of Elks Lodge #17, he was elected Exalted Ruler in 1913.
Directory for The Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade, 1908
Directory of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade. Officers, directors, and committees are listed. M. L. Anfenger is listed under the Legislation Committee. Milton Louis Anfenger was a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Dorothy "Dokes" Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry poses for an informal photograph in her home in Denver, Colorado on July 22, 2002, her 97th birthday.
Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry holds a sign stating: ''Happy Birthday Dokes Kobey Berry, 97 and Still driving.'' Roberta Volin holds the other end of the sign.