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Jewish men

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1604 Collections and/or Records:

Jess Kortz, 1925

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00027
Abstract

Studio portrait of Jess Kortz on his wedding day to Rose Dachman Kortz wearing a tuxedo.

Dates: 1925

Jesse Kortz , April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989

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Identifier: B111.06.0006.0008
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Jesse Kortz was owner of twelve (12) Kortz and Lee jewelry stores across Colorado, owner of some banks, and fundraiser for General Rose Hospital, Beth Israel hospital and home for the aged, and a number of other organizations. He was a trustee of General Rose Hospital.

Dates: April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989

Jesse Shwayder Formal Portrait, circa 1929

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Identifier: B063.08.0031.0004.00001
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Formal portrait of Jesse Shwayder standing with his hands in his pockets. In the early 1900s, Jesse Shwayder opened a small luggage factor in Denver with his father, Isaac, and brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. Together they turned it into one of the largest luggage producers in America, the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: circa 1929

Jewish Contributions Scrapbook, 1943-1989

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Identifier: B416.01.00004
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Scrapbook containing ephemera relating to James Radetsky's numerous service and philanthropic endeavors in addition to the Jewish National Fund. James, along with three other community members, founded a Jewish Day School in Denver, Hillel Academy. He also served on the board of many Denver area organizations.

Dates: Coverage: 1943-1989

Jewish Event, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00079
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Six men pose together at a Jewish event including Rabbi Kauvar (standing left), Jesse Shwayder (standing right), and Sid Jacobs (sitting right).

Dates: between 1940-1960

Jewish Leaders with the Colorado Governor, 1954

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Identifier: B063.04.0037.00082
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Left to right Governor Daniel Thornton, Rabbi Charles Kauvar, Jesse Shwayder, Adolph Kiesler, and an unidentified man pose together.

Dates: 1954

Jewish National Fund Scrapbook, 1943-1985

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Identifier: B416.01.00002
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Scrapbook containing ephemera relating to James Radetsky and the National Jewish Fund. James Radetsky founded the Jewish National Fund in Denver and served as chairman for 40 years. The Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization founded in Switzerland in 1901 that supports Israel and its independence.

Dates: Coverage: 1943-1985

Jewish War Veterans Uniform, 1945

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Identifier: B412.02.0002.00002
Abstract Dress Blue Jewish War Veterans uniform that was worn by Sam Weinstein at events at the Jewish War Veterans, Post 344, Denver, Colorado. Sam Weinstein was one of the founders of the JWV Post 344. The jacket shows JWV isignias on both sides of the collar. On both lapels are JWV buttons and a JWV shoulder patch on the left sleeve. The medals and bars include a medal with a star of David, the WWII Victory medal and the Army Good Conduct medal. Three buttons on the jacket are missing. The...
Dates: 1945

Jewish Welfare Board, between 1945-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0012.00008
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Two men in army uniforms and two women at a Jewish Welfare Board event in Colorado Springs. One of the men is playing a guitar.

Dates: between 1945-1970

Joe Alpert, 1976-1977

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Identifier: B111.01.0001.0003
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Joe Alpert (1918-1977) was born in Boulder, CO, and was a prominent leader, businessman, and philanthropist in the Denver Jewish community. He founded the General Rose Memorial Hospital in 1945, serving as president from 1951-1956. He dedicated the Joe and Betty Alpert Arthritis Treatment Center at Rose in 1975. Alpert also was a co-founder of Guaranty Bank in 1955.

Dates: 1976-1977