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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 157 Collections and/or Records:

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

Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 January 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00016
Abstract

Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz on his prescription notepad. The note is referring to L. Ressman on Jan 16. The note reads the cost of shipping Dave Bailin's body through Pacific Express, at $148.00. The note is signed Philip Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1906 January 16

Henry J. Schwartz Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: B413
Abstract

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 for Dr. Philip Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1934-1953

Hillkowitz Family, 1947-2016

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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

Invoice for burial of David Bailin (Dave Bailin), 1906 January 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00018
Abstract

Invoice to Mr. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz for burial of David Bailin, on Jan 18 1906. Invoice stating the cost of burial: "Casket $3.00, Embalming (printed) for shipment [illegible word] (handwritten) 35.00, Services 5.00, Hearse 10.00, Carriages 5.00, $58.00."

Dates: 1906 January 18

Invoice from Beth Medrash Gagodol Cemetery Association (Beth Hamedrash Hagadol) to Mr. L. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 January 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00019
Abstract

Invoice is from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association at Mount Neblo Cemetery for Mr. L Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz. The invoice stating the cost: "To *Grave Blk 11 [illegible letter] 030 10.00, Digging grave 4.00, [illegible name] misaskim 3.00, to shroud 3.00, 19.50."

Dates: 1906 January 18

Invoice from C.J. Meyer for funeral expenses, 1906 March 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0063.00020
Abstract

Invoice from C.J. Meyer to JCRS for funeral expenses of Morris Strymber, dated March 1, 1906. The invoice itemizes charges, and provides the balance due.

Dates: 1906 March 1

Invoice from Sam Goldberg to S Bornstein of the Jewish Free Loan Society, 1906 July 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0109.00007
Abstract

Invoice stub from Sam Goldberg to S. Bornstein of the Jewish Free Loan Society, on July 18 1906. The invoice is informing Mr. Bornstein that Mr. Goldberg promises to pay $20.00 at the Office, in the Synagogue, corner Twenty-fourth and Curtis Streets, No. 627. The letter is signed Sam Goldberg and co-signed C D Spivak, Philip Hillkowitz.

Dates: 1906 July 18

Invoice from United Hebrew Cemetery Association for funeral expenses, 1906 March 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0063.00019
Abstract

Invoice from United Hebrew Cemetery Association directed to Philip Hillkowitz. The invoice itemizes the funeral expenses for Morris Strymber, and provides the balance due.

Dates: 1906 March 1