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 Milton Louis Anfenger Papers
Ira M. Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives,
Penrose Library, University of Denver Email: jabrams@du.edu
URL: http://library.du.edu/About/collections/SpecialCollections/Anfenger/
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Title |
Milton Louis Anfenger papers |
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Dates (Inclusive) |
1896-1953 |
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Creator |
Anfenger, Milton Louis, 1874-1952 |
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Abstract |
Milton L. Anfenger was born in Denver September 3, 1874. He was a prominent attorney, Colorado state senator, a humanitarian, and a civic leader in Denver, Colorado. Milton Anfenger served in the fifteenth and sixteenth Colorado general assemblies. He was president of the Denver Western Baseball Club, and a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and B'nai B'rith. Milton Anfenger was president of the Denver Lodge and president of the District Grand Lodge of the B'nai B'rith. Milton Anfenger died December 9, 1952.
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Collection number |
MS 91 |
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Extent |
1.5 linear feet (1 box) |
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Repository |
Ira M. Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives,
Penrose Library, University of Denver. |
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Languages |
English |
Milton L. Anfenger was born in Denver September 3, 1874. His father was Louis Anfenger, a Denver pioneer and pominent businessman. Milton Anfengerwas an attorney, Colorado state senator, a humanitarian, and a civic leader in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from East Denver High School in 1892. He attended stanford University and graduated with a L.L.B. in 1895. Milton Anfenger was admitted to the Colorado Bar Association in 1897. He was elected to the Colorado State Senate, and served during the fifteenth and sixteenth Colorado general assemblies. He was married to Essie Wolfshon in 1911. A memer of Wlks Lodge #17, he was elected Exhaulted Rule in 1913. He was a member of B'nai B'rith #2 and served as President for the local lodge as well as Treasurer and President of the District Grand Lodge. He was an organizer of the Allied Jewish Council and was active in the Central Jewish Council, Central Jewish Aid Society, and treasurer of the United Health Appeal board of the Aliied Council and worked as editor of the "Jewish News." Anfenger was President of the Denver Bears baseball team from 1923-1932. He was treasurer of Beth Israel Hospital and President of the National Jewish Hospital Board from 1945-1952. A member of several civic organizations, he was also activily involved in the National Guard, Masons, Odd Fellows, Denver Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Green Gables Country Club, and organizer of the Sons of Colorado. Milton Anfenger died December 9, 1952.
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The collection is arranged in one series, at the item level. Materials include: newspapers, clippings, invitations, photographs, scrapbooks and other printed materials.
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The Milton Louis Anfenger papers contain newspapers, clippings, invitations, photographs, and other printed materials dating from April 1897 to June 1953. The papers also contain the book, The Birth of a Hospital by Milton Louis Anfenger, as well as two scrapbooks.
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Restrictions on Access
The collection is open to qualified researchers. Contact Ira Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives, Penrose Library, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
Permission for use or reproduction must be obtained from the Director of the Ira Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives, Penrose Library, University of Denver. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
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Milton Louis Anfenger papers, Ira M. Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives,
Penrose Library, University of Denver.
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The collection was processed by Laurie Filson and Layne Woolschlager in March of 1980.
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Gift of Marjorie Hornbein, 1979.
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the repository's online public access catalog: Anfenger, Milton Louis, 1874-
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B'nai B'rith materials. April 7, 1897-May 19, 1950
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25th Anniversary Program of Denver Lodge No. 171 at Windsor Hotel. April 7, 1897 |
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Agenda of B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge, includes District No. 2 Convention Itinerary of 1911. June 1, 1911 |
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President Samuel J. Mantel's message at the 89th Annual Convention of District No. 2 B'nai B'rith at Columbus, Ohio. May 25, 1941 |
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Certificate of appreciation to Anfenger for more than 50 years of service to B'nai B'rith. May 19, 1950 |
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B'nai B'rith news articles.July 6, 1906 - May 19, 1916
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The Jewish Independent, Anfenger as President of District No. 2 eulogizes John Hay, Secretary of State. July 6, 1906 |
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Unidentified Newspaper, B'nai B'rith Convention at the Arlington Hotel, Washington, D.C. April 3, 1910 |
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Washington Post Article, B'nai B'rith Convention at the Arlington Hotel, Washington, D.C. April 7, 1910 |
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Unidentified Newspaper, B'nai B'rith Convention at the Arlington Hotel, Washington, D.C., Taft's welcome speech. April 7, 1910 |
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Unidentified Newspaper, 58th Annual Convention of B'nai B'rith District No. 2, one month after National Convention at the Arlington Hotel, Washington, D.C. Anfenger speaks. May 1, 1910 |
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The Jewish Outlook, Denver, Lodge No. 171, and June District No. 2 Convention, also mentions other Denver Jewish organizations. June 23, 1911 |
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The Menorah, June Convention. July 1, 1911 |
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B'nai B'rith News, interior Delegates to Convention 1915, includes Anfenger. April - May 1915 |
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The Jewish Independent, 64th Convention of District No. 2. May 19, 1916 |
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National Jewish Hospital item. September 2, 1949
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Program for Special 75th Birthday Dinner Celebration of President Anfenger, given by the Board of Trustees. September 2, 1949 |
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National Jewish Hospital news item.April 22, 1915
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Unidentified Newspaper, Vice President David S. Lehman dies at 48. April 22, 1915 |
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Elks Club materials. June 13, 1912 - July 12, 1938
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Invitation to Elks housewarming at California St. and 14th St., Denver, Colorado. June 13, 1912 |
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Postcard, Portland, Oregon. Photograph of Denver's Best Prize Elks Drill Team July, 1912 |
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Announcement of Annual Memorial Services. December 7, 1913 |
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Photo at Midwestern Dinner at 74th National Convention in Atlantic City. July 12, 1938 |
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Elks Club news articles. September 23, 1911 - February 1949
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The Rocky Mountain Daily News, Laying of the cornerstone of the Elks Home. September 23, 1911 |
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Unidentified Newspaper, Denver Elks No. 17 win $500. prize as best Elk drill team in U.S., in Portland, Oregon. July 11, 1912 |
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Magazine, Anfenger's election as exalted ruler of Denver lodge. March 1, 1913 |
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The Kentucky Elk, Denver Lodge to host 50th Grand meet in 1914, Anfenger photo. July 1, 1913 |
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The Flashlight. Burning of mortgage papers, with photograph, Anfenger burned. Mrs. Anfenger appointed as courtesy chairman of executive board of Ladies Elks Club. February 1, 1942 |
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The Flashlight. Milt Anfenger Night, with photograph. February 1, 1949 |
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Legal career news articles. undated
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Unidentified Newspaper. S. A. Prentice vs. Anfenger, anti-Jewish remark. September 23, year unknown, undated |
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Unidentified Newspaper. Anfenger defending Jews vs. C. A. Prentice during court case. September 23, year unknown, undated |
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Unidentified Newspaper. Plannett vs. Golden case of detachable doll parts. April 24, year unknown. |
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Political Life item. 1908
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Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade Committees listed for 1908, Anfenger on Legislation Committee. March 22, 1905 |
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Political Life news article. undated
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The Denver Times. Anfenger, Senator with a sense of humor, with photograph. circa August 1904 |
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The Rocky Mountain Herald. Republican State Ticket. Anfenger, Senator. 1908 |
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Denver Bears Baseball Team materials. October 9, 1911 - October 2, 1912
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Invitation for Dinner given by Denver Baseball Assoc. for members and guests of Denver Club in honor of winning Western League Pennant for 1911. October 9, 1911 |
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Invitation for Dinner for members and guests of Denver club given by Association, inside menu and Association autographs. October 2, 1912 |
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Denver Bears Baseball Team news article. August 9, 1952
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The Denver Post. Anfenger received gold lifetime pass. August 9, 1952 |
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Posthumous item.December 23, 1952
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Allied Jewish Community Council resolution of Tribute to Anfenger. December 23, 1952 |
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Posthumous news articles. December 10, 1952 - January 1953
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Unidentified Newspaper. Obituary. December 10, 1952 |
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New York Times. Obituary. December 11, 1952 |
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New York Herald Tribune. Obituary. December 11, 1952 |
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Intermountain Jewish News. Obituary. December 11, 1952 |
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The Denver Post. Memorial plaque of Anfenger to be dedicated at National Jewish Hospital. June 1, 1953 |
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Obituary, unidentified. after December 9, 1952 |
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Miscellaneous item. June 9, 1908
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16th Anniversary program for Denver High School District No. 1 graduation. June 9, 1908 |
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Miscellaneous news article. March 1936
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Rocky Mountain Herald, 44 years ago, includes mention of brother Henry, Milton's debate on whether government is on decline. March 1936 |
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6 photographs, unidentified. undated
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3 items of memorabilia. undated
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Anfenger, Milton Louis. The Birth of a Hospital. Denver: 1942. A history of the National Jewish Hospital in Denver, Colorado, from its beginnings until the year 1942. |
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Large Scrapbook. circa 1904-1913 Note: Newspaper clippings, photographs and various miscellaneous printed materials that cover various areas of Anfenger's activities. Subjects covered include his work as a legislator, an attorney, and member of B'nai B'rith, Elks, and Chamber of Commerce. |
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Small Scrapbook. circa 1936-1952 Note: Newspaper clippings covering the Elks Safe Driving Campaign of 1936. Later part of the scrapbook covers the tribute to Anfenger in 1952 by the sports community. Note: Dr. and Mrs. Morris Fishbein. Extend the Season's Greetings, 1952-1953. A lengthy account of the Fishbein's year with mention of the Jewish hospital and Mr. Anfenger. |
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