Bresler, Anna Hillkowitz, 1879-1957
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
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Hillkowitz Family, 1947-2016
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.