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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 67 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. Charles Spivak of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1927

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00001
Abstract

Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak. Dr. Spivak was a founder 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. Dr. Spivak also served as executive secretary from 1904 until his death in 1929.

Dates: between 1920-1927

Dr. Charles Spivak Seated at His Desk, circa 1923

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00046
Abstract

Dr. Charles Spivak sits at his desk with a copy of the Denver Jewish News opened in front of him and a telephone on an extension frame behind him. 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, including Dr. Spivak, and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: circa 1923

Dr. Emanuel Friedman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B288
Abstract Dr. Emanuel Friedman came to Colorado in the late 19th century when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He graduated from Denver's Gross Medical College in 1904. After recovering his health, he opened his office on West Colfax Avenue in the immigrant Jewish community and became one of Denver's first pediatricians. He also served on the medical staff at National Jewish Hospital (NJH) and the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The collection consists of copies of photographs of...
Dates: 1900-1975

Dr. Isidor Bronfin, between 1920-1934

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Identifier: B063.06.0042.00083
Abstract

Dr. Isidor Bronfin stands outside holding a cigarette at the JCRS campus wearing a white coat and pants.

Dates: between 1920-1934

Dr. Isidore Bronfin, between 1911-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00053.00004
Abstract

Dr. Isidore Bronfin sits with two unidentified men on a rock.

Dates: between 1911-1940

Dr. Isidore Bronfin, between 1911-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00053.00005
Abstract

Dr. Isidore Bronfin stands with another man holding a cigarette and wearing an overcoat and hat.

Dates: between 1911-1940

Dr. Isidore Bronfin, between 1911-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00053.00006
Abstract

Dr. Isidore Bronfin mounted on a horse.

Dates: between 1911-1940

Dr. Isidore Bronfin, between 1920-1934

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00056
Abstract

Dr. Isidore Bronfin stands with Mr. Corper, Ms. Shaeffer, Mr. Sewel, and Mr. Sabin.

Dates: between 1920-1934

Dr. Louis Spamer, between 1930-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00043
Abstract

Dr. Louis Spamer looks into a microscope.

Dates: between 1930-1960

Dr. M. Chernyk with Visitors of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00048
Abstract

Dr. M. Chernyk, Medical Director of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), with two unidentified visitors. 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 1940-1960