Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

Abstract A group of people at the cornerstone ceremony for the New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The engraved cornerstone that says: ''Erected by the New York Ladies' Auxiliary. J.C.R.S., 5674, 1914'' is being placed. Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands center left, Dr. Charles Spivak stands center, and Rabbi Charles Kauvar stands second from right. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along...

Abstract A plaque of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The plaque was given in appreciation of help in furnishing the Texas Women's Pavilion. The plaque says: ''In appreciation, of their help in furnishing, the Texas Women's Pavilion, this tablet is dedicated to, Daniel A. Levy Fort Worth, Texas, G. A. C. Halff San Antonio, Texas, S. P. Ladin Houston, Texas, Gladys A. Garonzik Dallas, Texas, Charles Robinson Waco, Texas, 1929.'' The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients...

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A plaque of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The plaque was given in appreciation of the New York Ladies' Auxiliary for their help in building the 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.

Abstract Colorado Governor John A. Love signing a proclamation on behalf of the American Medical Center (AMC). Ida Edelson, Director of the National Council of Auxiliaries is standing next to him. AMC was located on the grounds of the former 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...

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James Roosevelt (third from left) with a group of men at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Standing second from the right is M.J. Baum. 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.

Abstract James Roosevelt stands in front of the New York Ladies Auxiliary Building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Also in the photograph (from left to right): Mrs. Edwin Scully, Mrs. Philip F. Lichtenstein, Mrs. Sara Zeenker, Mrs. Walter J. Sinion and an unidentified woman. 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,...

Abstract Photograph of bronze plaque, ''This tablet is erected by the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society in appreciation of the efforts made by The New York Ladies' Auxiliary in rearing this structure for the relief and cure of tuberculosis.'' The officers, directresses, and trustees are listed. Mrs. Aaron Shapiro is listed as a directress. ''He who saves one life is considered as if he had preserved the whole world,'' the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) motto appears at the bottom. The...

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Memorial plaques 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.

Abstract Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Shriaberg Room Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) with four men standing around a plaque that says: ''In honor of, Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Shriaberg, Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, October 8, 1957.'' John Streltzer is pictured on the right and Mr. Frazin is second from left. The other two men are unidentified. 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...

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Topics covered: Family history, life in Denver, working for the Rocky Mountain News and starting the West End Press; B'nai B'rith and several other organizations: JCC, JCRS, Rose Medical Center, Allied Jewish Federation. Index in file B098.18.0022.0008.