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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 128 Collections and/or Records:

Patients Undergoing Heliotherapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922-1930

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00060
Abstract A group of patients undergoing Heliotherapy at the Medical Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Patients were encouraged to spend time in the sun and open air as a form of treatment for tuberculosis. 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...
Dates: between 1922-1930

Patients Undergoing Heliotherapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00087
Abstract Unidentified tuberculosis patients undergoing heliotherapy at the Main Medical Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Fresh air and sunshine were popular treatments for tuberculosis and patients were encouraged to spend time outside. 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...
Dates: between 1920-1940

Physicians and Nurses of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1927

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00042
Abstract

Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, Dr. C. D. Spivak, Dr. Isidor Bronfin, and Louis Robinson stand with a group of unidentified doctors and nurses 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. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver. Dr. Hillkowitz is in the top row, center.

Dates: between 1920-1927

Physiotherapy Department at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00093
Abstract

Entrance to the Max Straus Physiotherapy Department, on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified female nurse is pushing an unidentified male patient through the entrance. 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 1920-1960

Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1915-1928

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00032
Abstract

Dr. Charles Spivak. Dr. Spivak was a founder of 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 1915-1928

Portrait of Louis Robinson, between 1910-1923

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00023
Abstract

Louis Robinson, a personality associated with 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 1910-1923

Portrait of Mr. Satuloff, between 1900-1915

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00004
Abstract

Formal portrait of Mr. Satuloff, one of the first patients of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Mr. Satuloff died while being treated 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.

Dates: between 1900-1915

Poultry Farm at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00025
Abstract

The poultry farm of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified man in overalls is standing on the right, feeding a flock of chickens. 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 1910-1940

Poultry Farm at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1922

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00101
Abstract Poultry farm at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). A flock of chickens are gathered in front of a building which has ''JCRS Poultry-Farm'' painted on the outside. The JCRS featured its own dairy and poultry farm located on its campus. 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 1922

Poultry Farm at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00003
Abstract

The poultry farm of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). In 1924 the poultry farm moved to the Rudi Home, which served as an annex to the JCRS until there was room at the campus. 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: between 1910-1940