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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 155 Collections and/or Records:

Itemized receipt for Morris Strymber's effects, 1906 February 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0063.00014
Abstract

Handwritten receipt, dated February 1, 1906. Confirms receipt of Morris Strymber's personal effects. Signed by Max Hirsch.

Dates: 1906 February 1
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 97: (Patients #1-330) [Admit Dates: September 1904-November 1906] / JCRS Patient #111 Morris Strymber

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records

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Identifier: B002
Abstract The Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society was known as the JCRS and was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1904 as a non-sectarian sanatorium to treat tuberculosis (TB) patients, free of charge, in all stages of the disease. The society was one of the leading tuberculosis sanatoria in the country at the turn of the century founded by a group of immigrant Eastern European Jewish men, many of whom were themselves victims of TB. Headed by Dr. Charles Spivak as Secretary (1904-1927) and by Dr....
Dates: 1897-1989; Majority of material found within 1904-1973
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Health Care and Philanthropy / Box 35

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Photographs / Box 215 / Buildings - Laying Cornerstone of New York Auxiliary

Letter from Barnett Berman to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), 1907 June 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0201.00026
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Typed letter from Barnett Berman to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), on June 6th, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that $4.95 is enclosed. The letter is signed Barnett Berman.

Dates: 1907 June 6
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 97: (Patients #1-330) [Admit Dates: September 1904-November 1906] / JCRS Patient #300 Reuben Blosveren

Letter from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, 1907 March 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0201.00024
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Handwritten letter from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, on Mar 30/1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he failed to enclose the death certificate and to contact Dr. Hillkowitz about the matter. The letter is signed Barnett Berman.

Dates: 1907 March 30
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 97: (Patients #1-330) [Admit Dates: September 1904-November 1906] / JCRS Patient #300 Reuben Blosveren

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1960 and #669 Ignatz Greenberg

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1499 and #1565 Mary Leitman

Letter from Dr. William Drechsler to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), 1906 June 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0160.00004
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Typed letter from Dr. William Drechsler to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), on 6/19/06. The letter thanks Dr. Hillkowitz for taking in Mr. Jonas Michael Weinrib (Mr. Jonas Michael Weinreb. The letter is signed Dr. W. Drechsler.

Dates: 1906 June 19
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 97: (Patients #1-330) [Admit Dates: September 1904-November 1906] / JCRS Patient #244 Jonas Michael Weinreb

Letter from H. Brown to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0197.00021
Abstract

Handwritten letter from H. Brown to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, on Dec 26th 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that H. Brown will donate Mrs. Annie Brown's clothes to the Sanatorium. H. Brown inquires about the money left over from Mrs. Brown. The letter is signed H. Brown.

Dates: 1906 December 26
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 97: (Patients #1-330) [Admit Dates: September 1904-November 1906] / JCRS Patient #296 Annie Brown

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