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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 797 Collections and/or Records:

Main Building With Tower of Hope at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1922

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Identifier: B002.04.0345.0002.00003
Abstract

The main building for men with the Tower of Hope 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 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.

Dates: circa 1922

Main Entrance Gate of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1928

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00060
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Main entrance gate 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.

Dates: 1928

Main Street at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1930

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Identifier: B002.04.0217.0003.00010
Abstract Main street or ''Broadway'' of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Patient tent cottages are visible on the left, the Texas Building for Women is visible at the far end and the Tri-Boro Dining Building is shown on the right. Patients and staff members can be seen on the dirt road as well as several automobiles. 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...
Dates: circa 1930

Major Operating Room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00036
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Interior of the major operating room used for collapsed lungs on 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: between 1920-1950

Mary Harris Auditorium at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1941-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00058
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The Mary Harris Auditorium on 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. The auditorium was built in 1941 and is still being used today as part of the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Dates: between 1941-1950

Mary Harris Auditorium at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00059
Abstract Drawing of the Mary Harris Auditorium, as a proposed building, on 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. The auditorium was built in 1941 and is still being used today as part of the Rocky...
Dates: circa 1940

Mary Leitman's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1910 June 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00001
Abstract Application form of Mary Leitman for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 36 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1901. She lived in New York City when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for 4 months upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was married and had five children. Her occupation states she worked as a housewife. The verso of the application states she was admitted on...
Dates: 1910 June 21

Mary Leitman's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1910 August 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00019
Abstract Application form of Mary Leitman for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 36 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1900. She lived in New York City when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for seven months upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was married and had five children. Her occupation states she worked as a housewife. The verso of the application states she was admitted on...
Dates: 1910 August 30

Mashgiach Salts Meat at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1941 January 2

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Identifier: B002.04.0216.0167.00001
Abstract

Samuel Krone salts meat at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Rev. Krone was the Mashgiach (kosher supervisor) for over 18 years at the JCRS. Food served to the patients was strictly kosher. 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.

Dates: 1941 January 2

Max Ferstendig's Application for Admission, 1911 October 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0168.00001
Abstract Application form of Max Ferstendig for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 33 at the time of the application. He was born in Austria and immigrated to the United States in 1890. He lived in New York City when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for one year upon his arrival to Denver, Colorado. He was married and had two children. His occupation states he worked as a Tailor. He belonged to the Children Jacket Makers Union, Local 10 in New...
Dates: 1911 October 13