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Bresler, Anna Hillkowitz, 1879-1957

 Person

Biography

Notes from typed sheet in Hillkowitz workfile: Anna, Denver librarian, married Dr. Abe Bresler, New York dentist. Two children, Riva and Elya (the latter named for his grandfather) born in New York City. The family later moved to San Diego, California. Sister of Dr. Philip Hillkowitz. Worked as a field secretary for JCRS and traveled around the United States raising money for the Sanatorium beginning in 1906.

Before marrying, she was the first children's librarian at Denver Public Library.

Biography

From the California Death Index: Anna Hillkowitz Bresler Gender: Female Birth Date: 27 Apr 1879 Birth Place: Other Country Death Date: 2 Feb 1957 Death Place: Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name: Hindel Father's Surname: Hillkowitz

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

A Legacy of Caring : Early Colorado Jewish Women, 2004

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00003
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish women from Colorado who help set up as well as work in charitable orgnazitions in Colorado. Written and directed by Jeanne Abrams for the 2004 RMJHS Dinner.

Dates: 2004

Anna Hillkowitz, circa 1907

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0024.00002
Abstract

Anna Hillkowitz in a formal pose is wearing eyeglasses, a necklace, and a large hat.

Dates: circa 1907

Box 223, 1906-1950

 File — Box B002.06.0223: Series B002.06 [Barcode: U186020743547]
Identifier: B002.06.0223
Abstract

General Papers of the JCRS. ''Correspondence: JCRS Fieldworkers''

Dates: 1906-1950

Hillkowitz Family, 1947-2016

 File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0012
Abstract

Rabbi Hillkowitz emigrated to Cincinnati from Lithuania to be a rabbi and tutor, moving to Denver around 1892. His son, Dr. Philip Hilkowitz, was a noted Denver pathologist, active in various medical societies. He joined Dr. Spivak as a founder of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and served as its president. His father, Rabbi Hillkowitz, suggested the Talmudic motto of the JCRS.

Dates: 1947-2016