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American Medical Center (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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 177 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. M. Chernyk with Weld County Health Association, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00046
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Dr. M. Chernyk, Medical Director of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), with the Weld County Health Association. 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.

Dates: between 1940-1960

Employee Chanukah Party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1947

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00049
Abstract Men and women at a Chanukah party for employees of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). In the background are photographs from JCRS and a sign that says: ''43 Years of Progress, History of the J.C.R.S. in Pictures, 1904.......1947.'' 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...
Dates: circa 1947

Esther Winocur at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1979 September

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00020
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75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Esther Winocur is pictured in the 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.

Dates: 1979 September

Esther Winocur at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1979 September

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00021
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75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Esther Winocur to the right, with three unidentified people. 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.

Dates: 1979 September

Esther Winocur at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1979

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00022
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75th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Left to right: unidentified woman, Don Strauss, Deena Strauss, and Esther Winocur. 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.

Dates: 1979

Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, November 22, 1925

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00022
Abstract On the stage are H. J. Schwartz, S. Rosenthal, Philip Hillkowitz, Malcolm G. Wyer, Horace Gerstein, H. Robinson, Postmaster Frank L. Dodge (standing), H. H. Frumess, J. B. Pizer, D. H. Krohn, and Mrs. I. J. Kolinsky for the celebration of the dedication of the Post Office, Library, road, addition to the Nurses' Home, and Co-operative store. A children's band is seated in front of the stage. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant...
Dates: November 22, 1925

Exterior View of the Texas Building with Tents at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B002.04.0216.0007.00001
Abstract The Texas Building on the campus of the American Medical Center, which was formerly the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Some of the original tent cottages are visible in front of the building, while the Rocky Mountains are seen in the background. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax...
Dates: between 1950-1970

Fox Bed Dedication, after 1927

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00021
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands fifth from the left. An unidentified man and woman hold the bed plaque that says: ''Endowed by, David Fox, In loving memory of dear mother, Carrie Fox, 1927.'' 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...
Dates: after 1927

Girls Performing at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00040
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Three unknown girls dressed as cowgirls, performing for patients 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. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1930-1950

Goldston Bed Dedication, after 1918

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00020
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Left to right: Dr. Charles D. Spivak, a founder of the JCRS, Louis Robinson, five unidentified individuals, and Dr. Isidor Bronfin. A man holds the bed plaque that says: ''In memory of, Beloved Cecele Goldston, Beloved daughter of, Sophie and Jack Goldston, 1912-1918.'' 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...
Dates: after 1918

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