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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Anna Hillkowitz, circa 1907

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Identifier: B063.08.0024.00002
Abstract

Anna Hillkowitz in a formal pose is wearing eyeglasses, a necklace, and a large hat.

Dates: circa 1907

Blazing the Trail: An Early History of Denver’s Jewish Community, 2009

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00008
Abstract

Brief description of several early Jewish leaders of commerce, philanthropy, religion, and community as well as several Jewish lawyers, doctors, merchants, and politicians in Colorado.

Dates: 2009

Bronfin Family at JCRS, circa 1920

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Identifier: B063.05.0051.00056
Abstract

Elizabeth (Rothbardt) Bronfin sits on a swing with her son Leon Bronfin standing on the seat behind her holding the swing's ropes. Dr. Isadore Bronfin stands behind both of them. The Main Building of JCRS can be seen behind them.

Dates: circa 1920

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Dr. Charles Spivak and Jennie Charsky in Philadelphia, 1892 September

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Identifier: B250.01.0003.00001
Abstract Dr. Charles David Spivak and his fiancee, Jennie Charsky, pose for a studio photograph in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in September 1892. The picture was taken the day before Jennie left to attend college at Cornell University. Dr. Charles Spivak was the longtime secretary of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). After the couple moved to Colorado in 1896, Jennie completed her college degree at the University of Denver. She later taught Russian language classes at the University for...
Dates: 1892 September

Embroidered Guest Towels, between 1940-1950

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Identifier: B002.16.0202.00001
Abstract

Pink Dolby-print tea or kitchen towels embroidered four inches from bottom of one end. The embroidery consists of three colors: dark pink, light pink and burgundy in a semi-Southwestern motif. The top and bottom of towels have three-quarter inches of pink fringe. The towels were embroidered by Esther Mislov for occupational therapy during her stay at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) in 1946.

Dates: between 1940-1950

From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00009
Abstract

History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.

Dates: 2010

Golda Meir and the Korngolds, 1914

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00003
Abstract

Future Israeli prime minister Golda Meir (center) stands with her sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Sam Korngold, and their daughter, Judith. The formal portrait was taken in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1914

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012

JCRS Plaque, circa 1910

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Identifier: B286.02.0001.0002.00001
Abstract Photograph of bronze plaque, ''This tablet is erected by the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society in appreciation of the efforts made by The New York Ladies' Auxiliary in rearing this structure for the relief and cure of tuberculosis.'' The officers, directresses, and trustees are listed. Mrs. Aaron Shapiro is listed as a directress. ''He who saves one life is considered as if he had preserved the whole world,'' the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) motto appears at the bottom. The...
Dates: circa 1910