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West Colfax (Denver, Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 789 Collections and/or Records:

Fannie Lorber at Sheltering Home, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00003
Abstract

Fannie E. Lorber stands between two unidentified men in front of the National Home for Jewish Children. Mrs. Lorber was one of the founders of the Denver Sheltering Home, which opened in 1908.

Dates: between 1940-1960

First Reunion, July 1979

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Identifier: B264.01.0006.0002
Abstract

Contains material relating to the first West Side reunion in July 1979. Materials include correspondence, lists, and programs.

Dates: July 1979

First Synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1907

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00001
Abstract Exterior view of the first synagogue of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). This tent, donated by Mrs. Bath-Sheba Fleishman of Omaha, Neb., was erected in 1906. Signage on the roof and next to the door is in Hebrew. 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...
Dates: 1907

Fishman Laundry and Linen Room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00061
Abstract

Interior of the Fishman Laundry and Linen Room on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified woman is seated at the table and is operating a sewing machine. 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 1930-1940

Fox Bed Dedication, after 1927

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00021
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands fifth from the left. An unidentified man and woman hold the bed plaque that says: ''Endowed by, David Fox, In loving memory of dear mother, Carrie Fox, 1927.'' 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...
Dates: after 1927

Frankel Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00034
Abstract The Frankel Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Bed plaque says, ''IN MEMORY OF LOUIS NAHAM, ESTHER, MINNIE FRANKEL, NEW YORK N.Y., 1924.'' Dr. Isidor Bronfin stands second from left and Dr. Charles David Spivak is seen on the right hand side of the photograph, leaning against the bed. 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 1926

From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00009
Abstract

History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.

Dates: 2010

Garfinkel and Ritter Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00037
Abstract The Garfinkel and Ritter of New York, New York Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Isidor Bronfin stands far right and Dr. Charles Spivak stands fifth from the right. Bed plaque says, ''ENDOWED BY GARFINKEL AND RITTER, NEW YORK, N.Y., 1925.'' 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...
Dates: after 1926

Gate at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1920

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00065
Abstract

An entrance gate to 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: circa 1920

George Toltz Family, circa 1905

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00027.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of George (Gedalia) and Minnie Toltz and their children Ida, Israel, and Rose. The family became active members of the west-side East European Jewish community. Ida's married name was Radetsky and Rose's was Mizel.

Dates: circa 1905