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Fraternal organizations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: found: Reference.com Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 ("Fraternal organization: A fraternal organization is an organization that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood. There is a great deal of overlap between the terms Friendly Society and fraternal organization. Most mystical organizations are also fraternal." "Friendly society: A friendly society (sometimes called a mutual society, benevolent society or fraternal organization) is a mutual association for insurance-like purposes, and often, especially in the past, serving ceremonial and friendship purposes also.") found: RootsWeb Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 (RootsWeb's Guide to Tracing Family Trees: "Many of our ancestors joined fraternal orders or organizations--associations of people bound together for philosophical, religious, literary, social, athletic, or philanthropic purposes. They were called friendly societies in Great Britain. A large number of these organizations are still in existence today. Many of them, while based on the Freemasons, would develop for different reasons. Broadly, there are about seven types of these organizations. 1. Social 2. Benevolent (also Service) 3. Ethnic 4. Trade 5. Religious (also Mystical) 6. Political 7. Criminal.")

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Dedication Manual, 1929

 File
Identifier: B009.07.0002
Abstract

Folder contains the "B'nai B'rith-I. Rude Community Building, Colfax at Williams, Denver" with an historical sketch of the Denver Lodge No. 171, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith.

Dates: 1929
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B009, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records / Publications, Photographs, and Material Culture / Box 53

Denver Elks Drill Team, 1912 July

 Item
Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00022
Abstract 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. 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...
Dates: 1912 July
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Scrapbooks, Photographs, and Ephemera / Box 2 / Milton Anfenger Scrapbook

Denver Elks Drill Team Postcard, 1912 July

 Item
Identifier: B091.04.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1912 July
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Elks Club / Box 3 / Photographs

Denver Elks Float, 1912

 Item
Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00023
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1912
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Scrapbooks, Photographs, and Ephemera / Box 2 / Milton Anfenger Scrapbook

El Jebel Air Patrol Member Roster, 1965

 Item
Identifier: B351.02.0003.00004
Abstract

El Jebel Air Patrol Member Roster pocket sized booklet from 1965. Lists members, officers, past presidents, by-laws, and pledges.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B351, Morris and Price Family Material Culture and Photographs / Stanley A. Morris / Box 3

Elks Club Parade, 1906 July 19

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Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00016
Abstract A man on horseback is in front of a marching band during a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks parade. There are crowds of people watching the parade. The photograph is on page 79 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. Anfenger was active in state politics and...
Dates: 1906 July 19
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Scrapbooks, Photographs, and Ephemera / Box 2 / Milton Anfenger Scrapbook

Elks Mid Western Dinner, 1938 July 12

 Item
Identifier: B091.04.0003.0003.00002
Abstract Group at the Mid Western Dinner of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks at the 74th National Convention. Milton Louis Anfenger is seated at the rear circular table at the right in front of a window. He is wearing a boutonnière and a ribbon. 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...
Dates: 1938 July 12
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B091, Milton Louis Anfenger Papers / Elks Club / Box 3 / Photographs

Fred Zadek Salomon , 1872-1978

 File
Identifier: B111.09.0009.0001
Abstract Fred Zadek Salomon was born April 10, 1830 in Strelno, Poland and opened the first general mercantile house in Denver in 1959. He fought in the Civil War and was instrumental in the formation of Denver as the major city in the what would become the state of Colorado. Fred was involved with the Denver City Water Company, the Denver Chamber of Commerce, the Denver Town Co., Denver Lodge No. 171, B'nai B'rith, the Merchants Protective Association, the Denver Pacific Railroad, and the Denver...
Dates: 1872-1978
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 9, S-V / Box 9

Greek Letter Paddles, 1955 - 1961

 File — Object B434.04.0002: Series B434.04 [Barcode: U186023299181]
Identifier: B434.04.0002
Abstract

This wrapped object contains three (3) greek letter society paddles: two (2) from Pi Tau Pi and one (1) from Phi Sigma Delta.

Dates: 1955 - 1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B434, Max and Miriam H. Goldberg Family Papers / Charles (Chuck) Goldberg

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B009
Abstract The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado, was a pivotal Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver from 1872 through today. This fraternal organization received a charter from the National Order of B'nai B'rith on April 7, 1872. David Kline was the first president and Louis Anfenger was the first secretary. Charles M. Schayer served as president in 1876. The B'nai B'rith Denver Chapter created Colorado's Anti-Defamation League, the Mountain States...
Dates: 1872-2018
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records

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