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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 37 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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Health Care and Philanthropy / Box 36

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

Fifth Annual Report, 1909

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0005.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on February 28, 1909, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1908, and ending December 31, 1908; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 243 patients were treated in 1908. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a list of all...
Dates: 1909
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Publications / Sanatoriums/Annual Reports / Box 199 (Annual Reports, Sanatoriums) / Fifth Annual Report

First Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society at Denver, Colo., 1905

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0001.00001
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Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on January 29, 1905, and its operations and finances for the period of incorporation on June 25, 1904 to January 1, 1905; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that the first patients (six males and one female) were admitted on September 8, 1904. Includes images of the facility and a list of all donors.

Dates: 1905
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Publications / Sanatoriums/Annual Reports / Box 199 (Annual Reports, Sanatoriums) / First Annual Report

Fourth Annual Report, 1908

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0004.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on February 23, 1908, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1907, and ending December 31, 1907; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 252 patients were treated in 1907. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including initials, age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a...
Dates: 1908
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Publications / Sanatoriums/Annual Reports / Box 199 (Annual Reports, Sanatoriums) / Fourth Annual Report

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Health Care and Philanthropy / Box 3

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 JCRS President to JCRS Superintendent, 1906 June 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00006
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A typed letter from President Philip Hillkowitz, JCRS, to J. Marinoff, Superintendent of JCRS asking him to give Jacob Goldstein one week of meals at JCRS. The letter is unsigned with the word "President" typed at the bottom of the letter.

Dates: 1906 June 5
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 #152 Jacob Goldstein

Letter from JCRS to Erste Stanislauer Lodge #92, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 June 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00005
Abstract A typed letter from President Philip Hillkowitz, JCRS, to the Erste Stanislauer Lodge #92, Independent Order Brith Abraham, informing them of the JCRS decision regarding Jacob Goldstein. President Hillkowitz writes that JCRS cannot accept Mr. Goldstein because he is not a sufferer of pulmonary tuberculosis. In addition he states that he regrets Mr. Goldstein was sent to Denver with no means to support himself and has had to personally guarantee Mr. Goldstein's board for one week. Finally,...
Dates: 1906 June 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 #152 Jacob Goldstein

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