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David Kline, first president of B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171, ca. 1872
Charter of B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171, ca. 1872
Governor John Love (Colorado) proclaiming October 1963 as B'nai B'rith month
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Collection
Overview
Creator: Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge #171 (Denver, Colorado)
Title: Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge #171 (Denver, Colo.) Records
Inclusive Dates: 1872-1993
Size: 90 linear ft.
Processed By: University of Denver Library School Students, Dr. Jeanne Abrams, Thyria K. Wilson.
Abstract
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.
Scope and Content
The collection contains administrative records (including minutes), correspondence, and financial, membership, and miscellaneous records, as well as publications, photographs, memorabila, and oral histories. The collection reflects the growth and development of a major social and philanthropic organization, and reveals the origins of Jewish institutions and organizations in Colorado. The collection also contains documents and photographs of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization between the years 1969-1971 and records of other B'nai B'rith Units, Lodges, and Organizations.
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