Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) records 1872-1993

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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) records 1872-1993

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The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado, was the primary Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver from 1872 through World War II. 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 Hillel Foundation, and the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO). One of the largest projects of the Denver B'nai B'rith was the establishment of the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in 1899. The Denver B'nai B'rith continues to be a major Denver organization.

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Ira M. Beck Memorial Archives, Special Collections and Archives, Penrose Library, University of Denver, 2150 E. Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80208-2007

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

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Primary Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver, Colo. from 1872 through World War II. Founded as fraternal organization and received charter from National Order of B'nai B'rith on April 7, 1872 with David Kline, president and Louis Anfenger, secretary. Charles M. Schayer served as president of the organization in 1876. Isadore Rude donated land for the B'nai B'rith building in Denver. From the description of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171(Denver, ...

Kline, David, 1835-

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Schayer, Charles M., 1827-1890.

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Rude, Isadore, 1885-

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Anfenger, Louis, 1842-1900.

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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colorado)

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B'nai B'rith is the oldest and largest of the national Jewish service organizations in the United States. It was founded in New York City in 1843 to unite "persons of the Jewish faith in the work of promoting their highest interests and those of humanity." B'nai B'rith sponsored Americanization classes, trade schools, and relief programs for immigrants, including aiding Jews to leave the East coast of the United States and settle in other parts of the country. B'nai B'rith created t...