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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 9 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

Auxiliary Brochure Photos, 1900-1979

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Identifier: B002.04.0217.0032
Abstract

Photographs from the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS)' auxiliary brochure.

Dates: 1900-1979

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

Box 31, 1964-1965

 File — Box B002.07.0031: Series B002.07 [Barcode: U186020744925]
Identifier: B002.07.0031
Abstract

Papers of the Auxiliaries of the JCRS.

Dates: 1964-1965

Box 196, 1953 March 25

 File — Box B002.01.0196: Series B002.01; Series B002.07; Series B002.08 [Barcode: U186020745557]
Identifier: B002.07.0196
Abstract

Paper copy of the charter for the JCRS Guild of Baltimore in green ink and the orginal signature page with the names of all the charter members.

Dates: 1953 March 25

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

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

Oral History Interview with Ben and Bessie Glass, 1978 October 22-1979 August 1

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Identifier: B098.08.0009.00001
Abstract

Ben and Bessie Glass both came to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) as patients in 1928. Bessie Glass was treated for six years. They met in the hospital and married in 1931. Ben Glass was a printer at the JCRS bindery from 1928 through 1978. They discuss how the JCRS was like a large family of young adults from all over the country and talk about what life was like at the JCRS. They also talk about the transition from JCRS to AMC Cancer Center.

Dates: 1978 October 22-1979 August 1