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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 802 Collections and/or Records:

Excerpt from H. Masliansky's Letter, 1911 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00004
Abstract

Excerpt of a letter from H. Masliansky that C.D. Spivak made note of. Masliansky stated that he would like Gordon admitted at once because the Port Chester community that Gordon is from promised to reciprocate their kindness.

Dates: 1911 October 4

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 July 7

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00032
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Excerpt of H. Schwatt’s letter written to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he wrote to him about a number of patients who are regarded as old-timers and repeaters at the sanatorium. Schwatt told Spivak that Rosche Schwartz was one of the names, but Spivak has not yet set a definite time to discharge her; therefore, Schwatt is asking Spivak to make arrangements to do so. Schwatt tells Spivak that the only patient who does not need arrangements is Samuel Morris because he passed away.

Dates: 1914 July 7

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00041
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Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”

Dates: 1915 February 16

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 October 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00042
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Excerpt of a letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to look up all correspondence about Mrs. Schwartz's case during the past few years.

Dates: 1915 October 28

Exterior view of the early Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society campus, circa 1907

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00008
Abstract

The main buildings of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society are pictured on the right and the "tent" cottages for patients on the left. Several patients are pictured in front of the buildings. 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: circa 1907

Exterior View of the Texas Building with Tents at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B002.04.0216.0007.00001
Abstract The Texas Building on the campus of the American Medical Center, which was formerly the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Some of the original tent cottages are visible in front of the building, while the Rocky Mountains are seen in the background. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax...
Dates: between 1950-1970

Famous Troupe Amuses the Sick at a Famous Sanatorium, 1929 August 4

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Identifier: B296.01.0001.00002.00023
Abstract Newspaper clipping of a photograph of a traveling theater company's performance at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) in August 1929. Caption misidentifies director Maurice Schwarz's New York company, the Yiddish Art Theatre, as the [by-then defunct] Jewish Art Theatre. JCRS Sanatorium superintendent Herman Schwatt, M.D. is shown in the upper row, second from left. The newpaper clipping is from the Jewish Daily Forward, and was found in a scrapbook created by singer and actor...
Dates: 1929 August 4

Fanny Reeder's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 September 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00001
Abstract Application form of Fanny Reeder for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 24 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1905. She lived in Chicago when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for twelve months upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was divorced. Her occupation states she worked as a tailor. The verso of the application states she was admitted on October 16, 1911, and was...
Dates: 1911 September 14

First Synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1907

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00001
Abstract Exterior view of the first synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). This tent, donated by Mrs. Bath-Sheba Fleishman of Omaha, Neb., was erected in 1906. Signage on the roof and next to the door is in Hebrew. 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: 1907

Fishman Laundry and Linen Room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00061
Abstract

Interior of the Fishman Laundry and Linen Room on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified woman is seated at the table and is operating a sewing machine. 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 1930-1940