American Medical Center (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Phone call, 2-22-88 to AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, director's office (Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society; f. 1904; name changed 1954 to American Medical Center; in 1970's renamed AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital; in late 1970's/early 1980 reorg. as AMC Cancer Research Center; independent, nonprofit, research organ.; small hospital attached but function is primarily research) AMC Cancer Research Center Web site, Aug. 18, 2003 (In 1904, the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) was founded in Denver; JCRS evolved into AMC Cancer Research Center) NUCMC data from Univ. Wash. Lib. for AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital. Seattle Ladies Auxiliary. Records, 1924-1978 (Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society; operated sanatorium nr. Denver, Colo., provided free care for tuberculosis patients; name changed in 1954 to American Medical Center; Denver; began accepting cancer patients)
Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:
Limousine in Front of the Texas Pavilion for Women, between 1940-1950
Main Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1928
The main building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.
Meat Kitchen at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1936
Two unidentified men in the meat kitchen of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.
Medical Advisory Board, 1964 October 25
Gold covered program book with blue pastic spiral binding and blue text on cover "60th Amnniversary Jubilee Dinner Midwest Advisory Board Amrican MEdical Center at Denver Sunday, October 25, 1964...Sherman House."
Medical Staff Banquet of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1926
Attendees of a banquet for Medical Staff of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, Dr. Charles Spivak, and Dr. Isador Bronfin sit center. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Medical Staff of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1951
Four male medical staff members of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), seated around a table. On the wall behind them there are several sets of chest x-rays. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Memorial Plaques of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1960
Memorial plaques of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Mischa Elman Performing at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1945 January 15
Mischa Elman performing for patients at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) Mary Harris Auditorium. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Shriaberg Room Dedication, after 1957
Mrs. Eva Alter of Hartford and Mrs. W.M. Stein of Denver, between 1945-1960
Mrs. Eva Alter of Hartford and Mrs. W.M. Stein of Denver (from left to right).
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