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Jewish women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1526 Collections and/or Records:

Sheffel Sisters, 1902 October

 Item
Identifier: B100.03.0001.0003.00019
Abstract

The Sheffel sisters pose for a formal group portrait at the studio of Mrs. B.B. Chase in Denver, Colorado in October 1902. Back Row: Millie (Mrs. Joseph Levy), Jennie (Mrs. Joseph Washer), Rose (Mrs. David Greinetz). Front Row: Mary (Mrs. M. Joseph Gottstein), Birdie (Mrs. M. Schraiberg), and Leah (Mrs. Harris Kobey, mother of Dorothy “Dokes” Kobey Berry).

Dates: 1902 October

Sheftel Family Portrait, 1931 April 20

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0021.00067
Abstract

Hyman and Toby Sheftel sit surrounded by their children and grandchildren for a portrait. Back row left to right, Joe Wenner, Joe Sheftel, Max Sheftel, Goldine Lackner, Eddie Sheftel, Sarah Gallanter, Abe Sheftel, and Sam Sheftel. Middle row left to right Ann Wenner, Naomi Sheftel, Ann Sheftel, Hyman Sheftel, Toby Sheftel, Fay Sheftel, and Clara Sheftel. Front row left to right Mickey Sheftel, Shirley Sheftel, and Jerry Sheftel.

Dates: 1931 April 20

Sherrye Sigman Berger, 1994-1997

 Series
Identifier: B300.01
Scope and Contents

The series contains newspaper clippings about Sherrye Sigman Berger, the daughter of Morris Sigman. The articles include honors received and her involvement in philanthropic activities and organizations.

Dates: 1994-1997

Shwayder Family, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00082
Abstract

Three generations of the Shwayder family pose together on steps.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Shwayder Family, 1893

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00084
Abstract

Ten members of the Shwayder family pose for a formal studio portrait.

Dates: 1893

Shwayder Family Papers and Samsonite Corporation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B245
Abstract The Shwayder family of Denver, Colorado, is best known for the luggage company Samsonite Corporation, which the family founded and operated. Isaac and Rachel Shwayder had migrated from Manchester, England to Colorado in 1881 and eventually settled in Denver. In 1910 their son, Jesse Shwayder, opened a small luggage factory in Denver with his father along with his brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon Shwayder. The company started as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company, was later...
Dates: 1896-2002

Shwayder Siblings at Bear Creek Canyon, Colorado, 1910

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00072
Abstract

Siblings Florence Shwayder Krohn, Mark Shwayder, Hannah Shwayder Berry, and Gertrude Shwayder Breetwor and Lena Feldmen Shwayder (Mark's wife) stand in a creek at the Bear Creek Canyon picnic grounds.

Dates: 1910

Shwayder Sisters, between 1920-1929

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00076
Abstract

Three of the Shwayder sister, Liebe Shwayder Clamage, Gertrude Shwayder Breetwor, and Hannah Shwayder Berry, pose together outside a home at 164 So. Humboldt in Denver, Colorado. They were the daughters of Isaac and Rachel Shwayder.

Dates: between 1920-1929

Sigma Theta Pi Conclave, between 1939 June 21-24

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Identifier: B063.05.0041.00010
Abstract

Several women pose together during the Sigma Theta Pi Conclave in Denver, Colorado. Identified women are Minna Mae Ettenson, Jeanne Grauman, Betty Bashin, Jeanne Elby Balkin, Marde Rolhgerber Hart, Leanna Morris, Beth Frankel Weisberg, Barbara Miller Glaser, Betty Borwick Freedman, Bobby Barrett Tobias, Dorothy Schloss, Suzanne Isaacson, Mildred Simmons, and Kate Levy.

Dates: between 1939 June 21-24

Sigman and Zinn Family Picnic, 1939 June 11

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0051.00015
Abstract

Members of the Sigman and Zinn families share a picnic in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Dates: 1939 June 11