Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)
Found in 1019 Collections and/or Records:
Visitors' Register, January 1930-March 1964
This is a bound "Visitors' Register" ledger book of the visitors that came to see patients at the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society (JCRS) hospital. The book lists visitors' information, including the date, their name, street address, and city. The register starts in January of 1930 and ends in March of 1964. The names of patients that the visitors were there to see is not included in the ledger. This JCRS visitor register is a large, bound book.
Vytautas ''Vyts'' Beliajus at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1953
Ward at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922-1930
A ward for patients at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The doors and windows are open to allow patients to receive the benefits of fresh air and sunshine even while being indoors. 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 Avenue just outside of Denver.
World War I Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1914-1925
Dr. Charles D. Spivak in his military uniform. Dr. Spivak took a leave of absence from the JCRS to serve as a special U.S. medical commissioner in war-torn Europe. He was officially a representative of the Jewish Distribution Committee to provide relief to Jewish refugees.
X-Ray Equipment at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1941
X-ray equipment 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.
Yehoash Bed Dedication, 1908
Yiddish Scrap, 1926 July 4
Part of a note vound in wall of tent prior to restoration of tent in 2007. The tent was re-dedicated to the Judd family on December 16, 2007. There is an English translation.
Youth Basketball Team of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1955
Team portrait of a youth basketball team 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 of Denver.