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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 145 Collections and/or Records:

Early Campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1912-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00052
Abstract

The early campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) features the operating room, which later became an administration building, women's living quarters, laundry and tent 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: between 1912-1950

Early View of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Campus, circa 1906

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00079
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Cottage tents and first brick 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.

Dates: circa 1906

Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1941

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00039
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Dedication of the Mary Harris Auditorium in 1941. 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: 1941

Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1935

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00045
Abstract

An unknown man speaking at a ceremonial podium at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Hillkowitz is seated in the back row behind the speaker. 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 1910-1935

Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, November 22, 1925

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00022
Abstract On the stage are H. J. Schwartz, S. Rosenthal, Philip Hillkowitz, Malcolm G. Wyer, Horace Gerstein, H. Robinson, Postmaster Frank L. Dodge (standing), H. H. Frumess, J. B. Pizer, D. H. Krohn, and Mrs. I. J. Kolinsky for the celebration of the dedication of the Post Office, Library, road, addition to the Nurses' Home, and Co-operative store. A children's band is seated in front of the stage. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant...
Dates: November 22, 1925

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

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

Gate at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1920

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00065
Abstract

An entrance 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 1920

Goldston Bed Dedication, after 1918

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00020
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Left to right: Dr. Charles D. Spivak, a founder of the JCRS, Louis Robinson, five unidentified individuals, and Dr. Isidor Bronfin. A man holds the bed plaque that says: ''In memory of, Beloved Cecele Goldston, Beloved daughter of, Sophie and Jack Goldston, 1912-1918.'' 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...
Dates: after 1918

Groundbreaking of Original Rotunda Hospital at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1908

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00045
Abstract Groundbreaking ceremony of the original rotunda hospital on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Later this building became the National Council of Auxiliaries office building. Rabbi Charles Kauvar is pictured with the trowel and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz is pictured to his left. Builder Abraham Judelowitz is standing to the right and wearing overalls. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen...
Dates: 1908