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 31 Collections and/or Records:
Patient Typing at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1960
An unidentified woman patient typing on a typewriter at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Typing may have been part of the rehabilitation program at the 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.
Patient Undergoing Physiotherapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1960
An unidentified woman patient receiving physiotherapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified man is conducting the therapy while a nurse is assisting him. 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.
Patient with Nurse at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1960
A female patient in a wheelchair at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified nurse is standing next to the chair. 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.
Patient with Nurse at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1960
Print Shop of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1945
Printing and Bookbinding Staff Outside Neusteter Building, between 1930-1939
Sewing Class at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1950
Sewing class at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Classes were offered to patients as part of rehabilitation. 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.
Spinal Tuberculosis Patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1942 February 18
A female patient who has Spinal Tuberculosis at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The patient is in a cast and unable to raise her head. She uses a mirror above her bed to see throughout the room. 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.
Store Coming to Patient's Rooms at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1950
An unidentified man bringing store goods into patient rooms of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS).Three women patients are sitting in bed. 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.
Torah Dedication Ceremony of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1930
Torah Dedication Ceremony of the synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Unidentified men and women are seated in the audience. 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.
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