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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 5978 Collections and/or Records:

Solomon Herbert Bassow, 1894-circa 1980

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Identifier: B111.01.0001.0021
Abstract

Born in Russia, Bassow emigrated to New York in 1906, eventually moving to Wyoming where his family briefly were homesteaders and he taught in a one-room schoolhouse. Later he graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School.

Dates: 1894-circa 1980

Solomon (Yehoash) Bloomgarden, 1927

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Identifier: B111.01.0001.0013
Abstract

Solomon (Yehoash) Bloomgarden (1870-1927) was a translator of the Bible, a scholar, and a Yiddish poet. He lived in Denver from 1896 to 1909, during which time he was deeply involved with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Bloomgarden was the first chairman of the Press and Propaganda Committee of the JCRS, and sat on the Board of Trustees until his death.

Dates: 1927

Some Magpies, 1926

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Identifier: B063.05.0053.00005
Abstract

Dena Geller, Fanny Spector, Fanny Darefsky Cohen, and Mimie Ginsberg Heller stand in a row in front of a building at JCRS.

Dates: 1926

Spinal Tuberculosis Patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1942 February 18

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00062
Abstract

A female patient who has Spinal Tuberculosis at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The patient is in a cast and unable to raise her head. She uses a mirror above her bed to see throughout the room. 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: 1942 February 18

Spivak Family Papers and Art

 Collection
Identifier: B250
Abstract Dr. Charles Spivak was born in Russia in 1861 and died in Denver, Colorado in 1927. He arrived in New York City in 1882 and graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1893, Charles Spivak married Jennie Charsky. Because of Jennie's poor health the Spivaks moved to Denver in 1896. Dr. Spivak was a co-founder of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) and was the executive secretary from 1904 until 1927. Haim David Spivak, son of Dr. Charles and Jennie...
Dates: 1861-2010

St. Louis Auxiliaries, 1966-1969

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Identifier: B360.03.0034.0017
Abstract

Two editions of the Recorder for the St. Louis Auxiliaries which include participants, offciers, sponsors and contact information.

Dates: 1966-1969

St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00044
Abstract

Exterior of the St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House on the campus 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 1910-1950

St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00015
Abstract

The St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified woman is seated on the front porch. 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 1910-1940

St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00016
Abstract

The St. Louis Auxiliary Staff House 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 1910-1940

Staff Banquet, 1927

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00055
Abstract

Several men in tuxedos sit around a u-shaped table at a JCRS staff banquet in honor of Dr. Isidore Bronfin. Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, Dr. Charles Spivak, and Dr. Isador Bronfin sit center. 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: 1927