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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 188 Collections and/or Records:

Sterilization Room at Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1919

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00039
Abstract

Interior of the Sterilization Room in the I. Rude Medical Building, on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Equipment shown includes autoclaves, a sink and floor drain. 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 1919

Sterilization Room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1917

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0026.00001
Abstract

The sterilization room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified nurse stands near one of the autoclaves. 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 of Denver.

Dates: circa 1917

Synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00075
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Exterior of the Synagogue on the grounds 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. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.

Dates: between 1920-1960

Tent Cottages at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1930

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0047.00001
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Tent cottages 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 of Denver.

Dates: between 1904-1930

Tent on Grounds of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1904

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00022
Abstract This medical services tent at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) Sanatorium near Edgewater, just west of Denver, Colo., was dedicated March 26, 1905. A sign on the door reads: ''Laboratory and Dispensary.'' The sign over the door reads: ''Minsker Independent Benevolent Ass'n. New York City.'' The sign to the right of the door reads: 'This tent erected and furnished by the Minsker Independent Benevolent Association of New York.'' Early patients and staff were housed in Tucker...
Dates: circa 1904

Tenth Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1914

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0010.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on October 11, 1914, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1913, and ending December 31, 1913; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicated that 291 patients were treated in 1913. Includes statistical data about the patients (including age, occupation, and duration of disease), images of Ladies' Auxiliary officers, and...
Dates: 1914

The Isaac Solomon Memorial Gate of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1915

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00083
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Second gate (The Isaac Solomon Memorial Gate) to the campus 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: circa 1915

Third Annual Report of The Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1907

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0003.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on January 29, 1907, and its operations and finances for the period of incorporation ending December 31, 1906; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 151 patients were admitted in 1906. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including initials, age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a list of all...
Dates: 1907

Thirteenth Annual Report, 1917

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0012.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on June 3, 1917, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1916, and ending December 31, 1916; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. Includes statistical data about the patients from 1904-1917 (including age, gender, and state of origin), images of affiliate officers, as well as telegrams and letters sent to the annual meeting. Published as volume...
Dates: 1917

Torah Dedication Ceremony of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00058
Abstract

Torah Dedication Ceremony of the synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Unidentified men and women are seated in the audience. 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 1920-1930