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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 658 Collections and/or Records:

JCRS Synagogue, 1926-1955, 1908-1955

 File
Identifier: B002.04.0360.0008
Scope and Contents

Folder contains copies of painting and photos of "The blowing of the Shofar," photos of the synagogue and phots of activities at the synagogue.

Dates: 1926-1955; 1908-1955

JCRS Waiter, between 1900-1930

 Item
Identifier: B063.03.0019.00080
Abstract

A man identified as Frenburg poses in a waiter's uniform in front of a brick building. 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: between 1900-1930

Jewish Aid Society Card, 1911 July 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00003
Abstract

Jewish Aid Society card that reads "West Side Dispensary 1012 Maxwell St. Save this card, always bring it with you." There's a stamp that reads "tuberculosis." Card is signed by Minden, Harry.

Dates: 1911 July 17

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Blanket, circa 1930-1950

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Identifier: B002.16.0347.00001
Abstract

Tan and dark brown blanket bearing the words, ''J.C.R.S. Denver, Colo.'' There is a rectangular checkerboard pattern which runs parallel to the perimeters of the blanket itself. One side of the blankets is primarily tan with dark brown accents and the reverse side is dark brown with tan accents. Identical to B002.16.0347.00002.

Dates: circa 1930-1950

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Campus - Little Town, 1950

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Identifier: B002.04.0341.0004.00001
Abstract

View of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) campus from the Women's Pavilion. 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.

Dates: 1950

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Farm Activities, between 1930-1939

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Identifier: B002.04.0340.0004.00001
Abstract

Collage featuring five photographs of farm activities at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) farm. 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. The photographs are mounted on a cardboard sheet with brown tape around the edges.

Dates: between 1930-1939

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Merry Makers, 1929

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00025
Abstract

Patients perform in the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) Merry Makers production of 'Whoopie.' 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: 1929

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Minstrel Show, 1928

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00024
Abstract

Patients perform in the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) Minstrel Show in 1928. Several of the performers wear blackface, a style of theatrical makeup that was popular at the time. 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: 1928

Kitchen of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1936

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00002
Abstract

The kitchen and steam tables 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: 1936

Kitchen Staff of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00047
Abstract

The kitchen staff 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 1940-1960