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Tuberculosis

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5615 Collections and/or Records:

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

Fitzsimons General Hospital Gate, between 1920-1929

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00120
Abstract

Gate over the road to Fitzsimons General Hospital. A large building can be seen in the distance. Over the gate is a caduceus and the name of the hospital written in metal.

Dates: between 1920-1929

Fourth Annual Report, 1908

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0004.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on February 23, 1908, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1907, and ending December 31, 1907; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 252 patients were treated in 1907. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including initials, age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a...
Dates: 1908

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

Game, Set, Match: The Life of James Ortner, 2010

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Identifier: B354.01.0001.00017
Abstract

Art book with a black hard cover, written and designed by Casidy Boyd, a student in Martin Mendelsberg's Visual Sequencing class at Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design. Based on the life of James Ortner, a tuberculosis patient at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society.

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

General Correspondence, 1959-1960

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Identifier: B005.01.0003.0002
Abstract

General correspondence and memorandums from miscellaneous sources

Dates: 1959-1960