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Asthmatics

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 340 Collections and/or Records:

National Asthma Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: B089
Abstract The National Asthma Center (NAC) existed under a series of names. It was founded in 1907 by Fannie Lorber as the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children; from 1928-1952, it was called the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver; from 1953-1956, it was the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver; from 1957-1972, it was the Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital (CARIH); and from 1973-1977, it was the National Asthma Center. In 1978, it merged with the National...
Dates: 1904-2000; Majority of material found within 1950-1982

New York - 46th Anniversary Dinner at the Waldorf -- November 21, 1953, Presentation of Plaque to Mr. Ralph Simon, 1953 November 21

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00013
Abstract

Fannie Lorber presents a plaque to Vice President, dinner co-chairman, and dinner honoree Ralph Simon at the 46th Anniversary Dinner for the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on November 21, 1953. A bronze reproduction of the building named for Daniel L. Simon, Ralph Simon's son, was also presented during this speech.

Dates: 1953 November 21

New York - 46th Anniversary Dinner -- November 21, 1953, Mrs. Lorber's Greeting, 1953 November 21

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00012
Abstract

Fannie Lorber's greeting at the 46th Anniversary Dinner for the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver held in New York on November 21, 1953.

Dates: 1953 November 21

New York - Auxiliary Conference - November 22, 1953, Presentation of Scroll to * May K. Goldman, 1953 November 22

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00014
Abstract

Presentation of a scroll to May K. Goldman at the Auxiliary Conference of the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver held in New York on November 22, 1953. May K. Goldman is designated the first president of the Council of Presidents and a member of the National Auxiliary Board.

Dates: 1953 November 22

Notes for Mrs. Lorber's Address at the Chicago League Luncheon - 11/15/44, 1945 November 25

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0002.00013
Abstract

Fannie Lorber's notes for a speech given at the Chicago League Luncheon include personal stories of three former residents at the National Home for Jewish Children: Ronnie S., Stanley Berman and Helen Rose Wolf.

Dates: 1945 November 25

Nurse and Child at the National Asthma Center, between 1965-1988

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Identifier: B089.12.0020.0003.00002
Abstract An unidentified nurse hugs a boy while she writes on a chalkboard at the National Asthma Center. The NAC's history began in 1907 as the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children, which was a refuge for lower-income children whose parents were being treated for tuberculosis, or had passed away from tuberculosis. In 1928 the institution changed names to the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. In 1953, the name changed to the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children at Denver and...
Dates: between 1965-1988

Oral History Interview with Robert Scott, 1978 April 27

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Identifier: B098.12.0010.00005
Abstract

Talks about duties as PR director of Natioal Jewish Hospital, research and studies being done, history of the organization.

Dates: 1978 April 27

Our Goal, 1934 March 8

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0001.00009
Abstract

Speech at the 27th anniversary dinner for the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. Fannie Lorber thanks guests for their help in keeping the Home afloat. She paraphrases E. B. Browning's poem ''The Cry of the Children''. 2nd page has date of 3/5/34.

Dates: 1934 March 8

Our Goal, 1935

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0001.00010
Abstract

Speech at the 28th anniversary dinner for the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. Suggests forming a committee to set up an endowment fund for the support of the Home.

Dates: 1935

Presentation of Daniel L. Simon Building, July 6, 1950, 1950 July 6

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Identifier: B089.02.0005.0003.00036
Abstract

Presentation speech given by Fannie Lorber to commemorate the dedication of the Daniel L. Simon Building to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Simon. The building was named in memory of their son, Daniel L. Simon. Lorber presents a key to the Simons that is 'symbolic of the key which will be presented to you after the formal dedication on July 23rd.' The building was a dormitory to house 36 boys and girls at the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver.

Dates: 1950 July 6