Hillkowitz, William, Dr.

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Henry J. Schwartz was born in Russia and came to New York with his parents. He settled in Denver in 1895 and married Mollie K. Kohn in 1898. Henry Schwartz was an original member of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society board of directors and served as president and vice president of the JCRS. He was also a member of the Town Club. Much of the scrapbook has clipplings on the JCRS, but also on politics, Temple Emanuel, and obituaries.

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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.

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Handwritten letter from A. Isaacs to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 17 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that $50.00 check is enclosed for Harry Weinstein from Dr. Wm. Hillkowitz. The letter is signed A. Isaacs.

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Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Wm. Hillkowitz, on Oct. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Hillkowitz that Mr. Weinstein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Abstract Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on August 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that this has been the most remarkable case the Sanatorium as ever had. The Rimland Family showed up with their two children, whom are being looked after by the Sanatorium. JCRS is not happy about this family being "dumped" in Denver, CO but are willing to help the family out. Mr. Rimland was taken to the hospital while Mollie Rimland was admitted to the Sanatorium. The two kids were taken to...