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Spivak (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Bio/Hist: 1928-1966, located in Jefferson County, Colorado.Source: Jim Forte Postal History. http://www.postalhistory.com/index.htm.

Found in 1832 Collections and/or Records:

Heliotherapy at the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society (JCRS), circa 1930

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Identifier: B002.04.0345.0003.00001
Abstract

Male patients receiving heliotherapy lay in beds pushed out on the verandahs of the Main Building for Men at 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, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: circa 1930

Heliotherapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922-1930

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00078
Abstract

Male patients undergoing heliotherapy on the verandahs of the Medical Building at 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, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1922-1930

Horse Drawn Cart at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1930

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00008
Abstract

An unknown man in a horse-drawn wagon at 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, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1904-1930

Hyperthermia Cancer Treatment at the AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00004
Abstract A male patient receiving hyperthermia treatment for cancer at the American Medical Center (AMC) Cancer Research Center and Hospital. Nurse Betty Bales is adjusting a thermometer for the treatment which helps to weaken cancer cells. AMC was located on the grounds of the former 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...
Dates: between 1950-1970

I. Rude Medical Building, between 1911-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00054.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of the I. Rude Medical building. An unidentified man appears to be installing or removing screens from the first story window.

Dates: between 1911-1940

I. Rude Medical Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00088
Abstract

Exterior of the I. Rude Medical Building, on the campus 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, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1930-1960

I. Rude Medical Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1945-1960

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Identifier: B002.04.0214.0001.00008
Abstract Exterior of the I. Rude Medical Building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). This building was constructed in 1919. 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. In 1954 the institution changed its mission to cancer research and became...
Dates: between 1945-1960

I. Rude Medical Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1940-1960

 Item
Identifier: B002.04.0214.0001.00009
Abstract Exterior of the I. Rude Medical Building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). This building was built in 1919. 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. In 1954 the institution changed its mission to cancer research and became the...
Dates: between 1940-1960

I. Rude Medical Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1919-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00049
Abstract

The I. Rude Medical Building on the campus 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, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1919-1950

I. Rude Medical Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1925-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00018
Abstract Exterior of the I. Rude Medical Building (view of the northeast corner) on the campus 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, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver. This building is still being used today and is now part of the Rocky Mountain...
Dates: between 1925-1950