Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)
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Purim Costume Party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1925 March 10
A costume party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) held for patients. Parties were often given for patients of the JCRS as a form of recreation while they recovered from tuberculosis. 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.
Rabbi Elias Hillkowitz, circa 1910
Rabbi Elias Hillkowitz was considered the dean of Denver's early west-side Orthodox Jewish rabbis. He was an early supporter of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), where his son, Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, served as president from 1904 to 1948. Rabbi Hillkowitz suggested the JCRS motto from the Talmud: ''He who saves one life saves the world.''
Rabbi Yehudah Idel Idelson Collection
Radio Broadcasting at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1952
An unidentified man and woman, who appear to be hosting a radio show 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.
Receipt for burial of Morris Strymber, 1906 January 15
Handwritten receipt for funeral expenses of Morris Strymber, dated January 15, 1906.
Receipt for funeral expenses of Morris Strymber, 1906 July 5
Typed receipt of funeral expenses from Max Hirsch, dated July 5, 1906. The receipt acknowledges receipt of $30.00 from Max Hirsch for funeral expenses of Morris Strymber. The letter is unsigned, but "(Signed) Philip Hillkowitz, President, JCRS" is typed at the bottom.
Receipt from B. M. H. (Mt. Nebo) Cemetery of Denver to JCRS, 1920 October 12
Handwritten receipt from B. M. H. (Mt. Nebo) Cemetery of Denver to JCRS, on Oct 12, 1920. The receipt is for the funeral expenses of Annie Levinson: "Plot, one grave for Anna Levinson (Annie Levinson), Grave died 11-25-1906, Water rent burried on Dec. 26.=Wo Family Plot 17, 25.00, Paid 10/13 20." The receipt is signed SW (Sol Wolf) Sup't.
Receipt from Bayha & Bohm to JCRS, 1921 May 19
Typed receipt from Bayha & Bohm Manufacturers, Monuments and Mauseleums, to JCRS, on May 19, 1921. The receipt is for the headstone of Hanna G. Levinson (Anna Levinson) at $60.00. The receipt is signed Bayha & Bohm.
Receipt from Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, 1907 February 6
Handwritten receipt from Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, dated February 6, 1907. Acknowledges receipt of $5.80 from JCRS for expenses related to funeral of Reuben Morosky. The receipt is signed by M.A. Saly.
Receipt from Caspar Hofmann Undertaker, 1912 February 14
Receipt from Caspar Hofmann Undertake. The receipt states it is for the shipment of Julius Cohen’s remains from Denver to New York. The total of the bill comes to $152.30.