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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 53 Collections and/or Records:

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
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 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 J. Barid to P. Hillkowitz, 1913 February 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00032
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Typed letter from Joseph Barid to Phillip Hillkowitz, asking him to do what he can to extend Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.

Dates: 1913 February 12
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS #1923 Daniel Goldberg

Letter from P. Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00008
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Handwritten note from P. Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak. Hillkowitz agrees with Spivak to admit Leitman for a brief period of time so that she can be properly examined.

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 P. Hillkowitz to F. Taussig, 1912 November 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00021
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Letter from P. Hillkowitz, President of JCRS to F. Taussig. Hillkowitz copied a statement from H. Schwatt that explains Reeder’s condition and why it would be best for her to remain in Denver. Hillkowitz continues to quote from Schwatt that Reeder would not be able to work in Denver or Chicago as well.

Dates: 1912 November 25
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 #1964 Fanny Reeder

Letter from P. Hillkowitz to J. Barid, 1913 February 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00031
Abstract

Typed letter from Phillip Hillkowitz to Joseph Barid, stating Dr. Spivak is at the moment recovering from an operation for appendicitis, and it will tkae him 10 days to read his letter. Letter is unsigned but "President" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1913 February 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS #1923 Daniel Goldberg

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