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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

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Found in 571 Collections and/or Records:

Dangerously Ill: The Journal of William Iaun (Draft Copy), 2009

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Identifier: B354.01.0005.00006
Abstract

Draft copy art book with brown softcover and cream colored pages; written, designed and created by Laura Woodhouse, a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Inspired by the life of William Robert Iaun, a tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, #12697.

Dates: 2009

David Gordon's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 September 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00001
Abstract Application form of David Gordon for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 43 at the time of the application. He was born in Romania and immigrated to the United States in 1904. He lived in Port Chester, New York when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for one year upon his arrival to Denver, Colorado. He was married and had four children. His occupation states he worked as an agent. The verso of the application states he was admitted on...
Dates: 1911 September 13

David Gross Papers

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Identifier: B140
Abstract David Gross was born in Austria-Hungary and died at the age of 53 on February 23, 1920. David Gross married Rosa Printz in 1894 in Denver, Colorado. He retired from active business when in his 40s and devoted his time to philanthropic efforts. David Gross was particulary involved with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), serving as the first vice-president. As chairman of the house committee he personally chose food at the markets in the early morning, and established a deli at...
Dates: Other: 1894-1920

Dedication tablet showing appreciation for JCRS building contributors, undated

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0178.00006
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a photo album, photographs, bulletin pages, drawings, lithographs, and contact sheets of the campus and buildings, patients and family, staff and volunteers, auxiliaries and conventions, and activities connected with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and the AMC Cancer Research Center.

Dates: undated

Dissolution of Rational Perception, 2010

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Identifier: B354.01.0005.00011
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Art book with dark grey textured softcover, white pages and black type; written, designed and created by Joseph W. Garrick, a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Inspired by the file of Morris Rabinowitz, a tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, #1698.

Dates: 2010

Dr. Emanuel Friedman Papers

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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

Dressed for the Occasion: The Story of Alvin Ehrlich, 2009

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Identifier: B354.01.0005.00015
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Art book with beige textured fabric softcover, cream-colored pages and black type; written, designed and created by Melissa Dagley a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Inspired by the file of Alvin Ehrlich, a tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, #11336.

Dates: 2009

Entrance to JCRS Hospital, circa 1950

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Identifier: B002.04.0216.0001.00002
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The entrance gates to the JCRS boasts an elevation of 5450, just over a mile high.

Dates: circa 1950

Excerpt from H. Masliansky's Letter, 1911 September 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00002
Abstract

Excerpt of a letter from H. Masliansky that C.D. Spivak made note of. The excerpt explains that David Gordon should be the next patient admitted to the sanatorium. It also states that Gordon was from Port Chester, New York and Gordon claims he filed his application in Denver months ago.

Dates: 1911 September 28

Excerpt from H. Masliansky's Letter, 1911 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00004
Abstract

Excerpt of a letter from H. Masliansky that C.D. Spivak made note of. Masliansky stated that he would like Gordon admitted at once because the Port Chester community that Gordon is from promised to reciprocate their kindness.

Dates: 1911 October 4