Boys

Abstract Group of boys from the National Asthma Center (NAC) sit on the steps of a building with two unidentified nurses. The Center'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...

Abstract Group of boys from the National Asthma Center (NAC) walking outside on a cool day. 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 the...

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Two unidentified boys building model airplanes. The boys were in the care of the National Home for Jewish Children at Denver, which later became part of the National Jewish Hospital.

Abstract A group of boys form a pyramid outside the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver. The Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver's 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...

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Sammy Israel and Irving Israel milk a tuberculin-tested cow. The boys were summertime volunteers in the care of the National Home for Jewish Children at Denver, which later became part of the National Jewish Hospital.

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Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie with a group of school children, including two Boy Scouts in uniform; all are watching something out of frame. Location unknown, circa 1995.

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Reuben Levine as a young boy, sitting in a bed while receiving sun treatment. Reuben was in the care of the National Home for Jewish Children at Denver, which later became part of the National Jewish Hospital.

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Children at the National home for Jewish Children in Denver, Colorado with animals. From left to right is Isadore Gradsky, Louise Ziebart, Bunny Kortz, Jackie Lapin and Jakie Werls. Two chickens, a kitten and a puppy are being held by the children.

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A group of children, some in robes, sit with the matron and director at the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children. The children were in the care of the home, which later became the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver.

Abstract A group of children gather in front of the original Denver Sheltering Home at 19th Street and Julian Street in Denver, Colorado. A man and the matron stand on either side of the children. The Sheltering Home began as a home for the children of tuberculosis patients who came to the sanatoriums in Denver. The Denver Sheltering Home later became the National Asthma Center. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1914. The 36 children living in the home at the time were taken in by...