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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B330
Abstract

Charles Miller was secretary of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society (JCRS). The Jewish Consumptives Relief Society Collection opened in 1904 (in now Lakewood, Colorado) as a sanatorium for tuberculosis sufferers. It operated until 1954 when it changed its focus to cancer research and became the American Medical Center. contains programs, photos, and scrapbooks related to Charles Miller from circa 1920 through 1958.

Dates: circa 1920-1957

David Gross Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B140
Abstract David Gross was born in Austria-Hungary and died at the age of 53 on February 23, 1920. David Gross married Rosa Printz in 1894 in Denver, Colorado. He retired from active business when in his 40s and devoted his time to philanthropic efforts. David Gross was particulary involved with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), serving as the first vice-president. As chairman of the house committee he personally chose food at the markets in the early morning, and established a deli at...
Dates: Other: 1894-1920

Dr. Isidor Bronfin, between 1920-1934

 Item
Identifier: B063.06.0042.00083
Abstract

Dr. Isidor Bronfin stands outside holding a cigarette at the JCRS campus wearing a white coat and pants.

Dates: between 1920-1934

Early JCRS Patient, circa 1901

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00001
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Satuloff, an early patient at the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1901

JCRS Isaac Solomon Historic Synagogue Foundation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B353
Abstract The Isaac Solomon Historic Synagogue Foundation was founded in 2001 with a mission to restore the Beth Jacob Synagogue building and a tent structure on the former campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) in Lakewood, Colorado. The Foundation was dissolved in 2013 due to financial challenges. This collection shows the process and challenges of historic preservation. Collection contains correspondence, architectural and construction information, historical background materials,...
Dates: circa 1957-2012

JCRS WWI Group, 1918

 File — Drawer B002.04.0345.0001: Series B002.04 [Barcode: U186023299084]
Identifier: B002.04.0345.0001
Abstract

Several men from the JCRS attending a "Meatless Banquet" in honor of Captain Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1918

Ray Shapiro Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: B286
Abstract

Mrs. Aaron (Ray) Shapiro was born and raised in New York City and became involved in the fund raising activity for the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as a member of the New York Ladies' Auxiliary. The collection consists of an 1899 photograph of Ray Shapiro and a photograph of a plaque for a building on the JCRS campus erected with funds collected by the New York Ladies' Auxiliary.

Dates: 1899-1910