Jacobs, Frances Wisebart, 1843-1892
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
A Legacy of Caring : Early Colorado Jewish Women, 2004
Brief biographies of Jewish women from Colorado who help set up as well as work in charitable orgnazitions in Colorado. Written and directed by Jeanne Abrams for the 2004 RMJHS Dinner.
Bronze Statue of Frances Wisebart Jacobs, circa 1987
Bronze statue is an artist's rendering of Frances Wisebart Jacobs holding her bag of soaps and medicines. The plaque affixed to the base of statue explains Jacob's ties with National Jewish Hospital, which was founded in her memory. The statue is located in the National Jewish Center, Denver, Colo.
Bronze Statue of Frances Wisebart Jacobs, circa 1987
Bronze statue is an artist's rendering of Frances Wisebart Jacobs holding her bag of soaps and medicines. The plaque affixed to the base of statue explains Jacob's ties with National Jewish Hospital, which was founded in her memory. The statue is located in the National Jewish Center, Denver, Colo.
Exterior of the first National Jewish Hospital building (The Frances Jacobs Hospital), circa 1895
Exterior shot features a sign over the top front porch, which reads, "The Frances Jacobs Hospital". The name was changed to National Jewish Hospital in 1899. Two men (unidentified) stand in front of the building.
Jewish Benevolence, Panel 1, 2001
One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Benevolence" features more historical information and includes National Jewish Hospital, Francis Wisebart Jacobs, and JCRS.
National Jewish Hospital Records
Plaque for Frances Wisebart Jacobs Statue, circa 1987
Metal plaque mounted on wood and engraved with ''Frances Wisebart Jacobs; After her death in 1892, the Frances Jacobs Hospital was erected on this site. It was the forerunner of the present institution, and was established through the love and gratitude of the people of Denver to memorialized a noble pioneer, Denver's 'Mother of Charities'''.
Wrapped Object 4, 2019
Contains three exhibit panels from the Legacy of Healing exhibit at History Colorado: To Serve the Need of Every Creed (Rose Hospital); Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society with image of heliotherapy; and The Spark: Frances Wisebart Jacobs with image of Frances Jacobs Hospital.