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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 5978 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

JCRS WWI Group, 1918

 File — Drawer B002.04.0345.0001: Series B002.04 [Barcode: U186023299084]
Identifier: B002.04.0345.0001
Abstract

Several men from the JCRS attending a "Meatless Banquet" in honor of Captain Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1918

Jennie Batchofsky's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 September 14

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00001
Abstract Application form of Jennie Batchofsky for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 27 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1905. She lived in Brooklyn, New York when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for two years upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was married and had one child. Her occupation states she worked as a housewife. She was in the Metropolitan Hospital of New York...
Dates: 1911 September 14

Jennie Spivak, 1964

 File
Identifier: B360.03.0034.0019
Abstract

Mrs. Jeannie Spivak on her 95th birthday in the hospital at AMC. Photograph where she is seated in a wheelchair looking at her birthday cake, two newspaper articles and copies of the press release from AMC are included.

Dates: 1964

Jewish Aid Society Card, 1911 July 17

 Item
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 Benevolence, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00036: Series B297.02
Identifier: B297.02.01.00036
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Benevolence" features more historical information and includes National Jewish Hospital, Francis Wisebart Jacobs, and JCRS.

Dates: Other: 2001

Jewish Congregations in Colorado, 1918

 File
Identifier: B115.01.0001.0021
Abstract

Article about Congregations, National Jewish Hospital, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, and B'nai B'rith.

Dates: 1918

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Blanket, circa 1930-1950

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0347.00002
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