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Jews

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5058 Collections and/or Records:

Vytautas ''Vyts'' Beliajus at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1953

 Item
Identifier: B002.04.0215.0081.00001
Abstract Vytautas ''Vyts'' Finadar Beliajus sits with folk dance music in front of him at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Vyts Beliajus was known as the ''Father of International Folk Dancing in the United States'' and was a patient at the JCRS. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue...
Dates: circa 1953

W, 1971-1972

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0026.0083
Abstract

Correspondence related to companies and persons starting with the letter ''W''

Dates: 1971-1972

Wacknov Family Papers and Art

 Collection
Identifier: B449
Abstract

This collection contains one (1) enlarged, framed painted photograph of the Wacknov family in 1912 (enlarged and painted in 1920), an information sheet about the photograph, and a genealogical history of the Wacknov family.

Dates: Modified: 1920; 1996; c. 1912

Waist, 2009

 Item
Identifier: B354.01.0003.00003
Abstract

Art book with black paper cover written and designed by Sean Serafini, a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Based on the life of Bessie Harris, tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society.

Dates: 2009

Walter Schlessel Fund, 1952-1972

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0024.0022
Abstract

Correspondence related to the Walter Schlessel Fund

Dates: 1952-1972

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

 Item
Identifier: B002.04.0216.0031.00001
Abstract

A ward for patients at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The doors and windows are open to allow patients to receive the benefits of fresh air and sunshine even while being indoors. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men 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: between 1922-1930

Washington, D.C., 1970

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0012.0022
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection includes annual reports, correspondence, limited patient records, meeting minutes, financial statements, reports, scrapbooks, photographs, sound discs, and objects from 1899 to 2009. The items reveal patient demographics and characteristics as well as detailed information regarding the early treatment of tuberculosis.

Dates: 1970

Washington, Spokane - Federation, 1950-1960

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0028.0024
Abstract

Correspondence related to fundraising efforts regarding the Spokane, Washington federation

Dates: 1950-1960

Washington, Tacoma - Federation, 1950-1960

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0028.0025
Abstract

Correspondence related to fundraising efforts regarding the Tacoma, Washington federation

Dates: 1950-1960

Washington, West Virginia, 1970

 File
Identifier: B005.01.0029.0022
Abstract

Correspondence related to federations in Washington and West Virginia

Dates: 1970