Hillkowitz, Philip, 1873-1948
Person
Biography
Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was a physician and president of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society from 1904-1948. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He was married to Minnie Hillkowitz.
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1935
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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00045
Abstract
An unknown man speaking at a ceremonial podium at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Hillkowitz is seated in the back row behind the speaker. 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 1910-1935
Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, November 22, 1925
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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00022
Abstract
On the stage are H. J. Schwartz, S. Rosenthal, Philip Hillkowitz, Malcolm G. Wyer, Horace Gerstein, H. Robinson, Postmaster Frank L. Dodge (standing), H. H. Frumess, J. B. Pizer, D. H. Krohn, and Mrs. I. J. Kolinsky for the celebration of the dedication of the Post Office, Library, road, addition to the Nurses' Home, and Co-operative store. A children's band is seated in front of the stage. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant...
Dates:
November 22, 1925
Fox Bed Dedication, after 1927
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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00021
Abstract
A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands fifth from the left. An unidentified man and woman hold the bed plaque that says: ''Endowed by, David Fox, In loving memory of dear mother, Carrie Fox, 1927.'' 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...
Dates:
after 1927
Groundbreaking of Original Rotunda Hospital at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1908
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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00045
Abstract
Groundbreaking ceremony of the original rotunda hospital on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Later this building became the National Council of Auxiliaries office building. Rabbi Charles Kauvar is pictured with the trowel and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz is pictured to his left. Builder Abraham Judelowitz is standing to the right and wearing overalls. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen...
Dates:
1908
Group at the National Conference of Jewish Social Services, circa 1925
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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00042
Abstract
A group of people at the National Conference of Jewish Social Services. Dr. Hillkowitz (standing center), Dr. Bronfin (4th from left squatting), and Dr. Charles Spivak (squatting center) are pictured in the photograph. Dr. Spivak was a founder 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,...
Dates:
circa 1925
Group Photographs, 1904-1950
File
Identifier: B002.04.0360.0005
Scope and Contents
Photographs of patients, staff, and Boards, including photographs of Dr. Hilkowitz in World War I uniform.
Dates:
1904-1950
Joshua Wolfe Zeeve Bed Dedication, after 1917
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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00018
Abstract
A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Bed donated in Joshua Wolfe Zeeve's memory. Dr. Charles Spivak stands in the back to the right and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands in back center. An unidentified woman holds a plaque that reads: "Joshua Wolfe Zeeve, May 15, 1858, October 11, 1917.'' 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...
Dates:
after 1917
Laying Cornerstone of the New York Ladies Auxiliary Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1908
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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0010.00001
Abstract
A group of people attend a ceremony for the laying of a cornerstone at the New York Ladies Auxiliary building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) on April 19, 1908. The building was a round, red brick building that housed the less contagious tuberculosis (TB) patients. Rabbi C. E. Kauvar, in a top hat, stands on one side of the cornerstone and Abraham Judelovitz, in coveralls, stands on the other side of the cornerstone. Dr. Philip Hillkowitz with no hat, stands to Rabbi...
Dates:
1908
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg, 1908 January 16
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00007
Abstract
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Ignatz Greenberg. Spivak instructs Greenberg to call Dr. Philip Hillkowitz’s office between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an examination.
Dates:
1908 January 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Hillkowitz, 1910 July 21
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00007
Abstract
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Hillkowitz. Spivak asks Hillkowitz if he remembers the examination he made regarding Mrs. Leitman’s condition. Spivak tells Hillkowitz that Leitman called his office and told him that she is penniless and her husband has no money for her to travel back to New York. Leitman also stated that Dr. Robinson in New York examined her sputum and confirmed she was suffering from tuberculosis. Spivak tells Hillkowitz that Leitman comes from Masliansky’s office and is...
Dates:
1910 July 21