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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 61346 Collections and/or Records:

Adolph Kiesler Home, circa 1940s

 Item
Identifier: B063.02.0040.00051
Abstract

Exterior view of a brick house on Lookout Mountain that belonged to Adolph Kiesler.

Dates: circa 1940s

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00056
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler sits second from left in the front row wearing a cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when he received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00057
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler stands second from left in the back row and Chancellor Chester Alter sits center in the front row wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00058
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, left, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand together holding a degree and wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00059
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, second from left at the head table, and Rabbi C. E. Hillel Kauvar, third from left, during a dinner event at the University of Denver during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree. Everyone at the event is standing and appear to be singing.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., between 1950-1967

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00084
Abstract

Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.

Dates: between 1950-1967

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Ph.D., 1955

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00080
Abstract

Chester Alter, left, stands at a speaker's podium as Adolph Kiesler stands beside him to receive his honorary Ph.D.

Dates: 1955

Adolph Kiesler Seated at his Desk, 1952 December 23

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00043
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler wearing a suit coat and bow tie sits at a desk with pen in hand. Handwritten note across the front of the photo reads, ''From father and grandfather Adolph Kiesler Eternal love.'' Kiesler was one of Colorado's philanthropists, especially within the Jewish community.

Dates: 1952 December 23

Adolph Kiesler with Daughters and Granddaughters, circa 1952

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00059
Abstract

Rifkin and Sheftel Family group portrait. Standing back row left to right: Joseph Sheftel, Naomi Sheftel, Harry Hirsch, Mildred Hirsch, Max Rifkin, and Raisie Rifkin. Seated left to right: Susan Rifkin, Adolph Kiesler, Wendy Rifkin (on Adolph's lap), and Peggy Rifkin. All are dressed in formal attire.

Dates: circa 1952

Adolph Kiesler with Family, circa 1928

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Identifier: B063.05.0052.00024
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler sits far left surrounded by his parents, siblings, children, nieces, and nephews.

Dates: circa 1928