Tuberculosis
Found in 5613 Collections and/or Records:
Ward at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922-1930
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.
Welcome Address, 1956
Draft of Welcome Address for the 49th Annual Convention of Auxiliaries for the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children in Denver.
Winning Over Mary, Version 2, 2010
Art book with a orange/brown hardback cover with a cigar box design, written and designed by Jesse Knapper, a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Based on the life of Benjamin Kimmel, a tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society.
World War I Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1914-1925
Dr. Charles D. Spivak in his military uniform. Dr. Spivak took a leave of absence from the JCRS to serve as a special U.S. medical commissioner in war-torn Europe. He was officially a representative of the Jewish Distribution Committee to provide relief to Jewish refugees.
Writing and Research, 2014-2015
Ten student papers from Writing 1113 class taught by Dr. Sarah Hart Micke. Students were assigned to choose a JCRS patient as the subject of their paper. Also included in the file is a copy of the assignment.
X-Ray Equipment at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1941
X-ray equipment 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 Denver.
Yehoash Bed Dedication, 1908
Yiddish Letter, 1913 January 8
Handwritten letter with Isidore Hurwitz Library letterhead entirely in Yiddish. At the bottom it reads "United Jeiwsh Educational and Charitable Assos. of St. Louis 901 Carr St." Signature is in Yiddish.
Yiddish Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 27
2 pages Yiddish letter with The Albany letterhead in Yiddish from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak. In English it reads "I will be in St. Louis in a few days." Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Yiddish Letter from S. Alterman, undated
Handwritten letter in ink entirely in Yiddish, except Mrs. S. Alterman signature. Letter is undated.