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Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

 Organization

Found in 6056 Collections and/or Records:

Memorial Plaques of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00053
Abstract

Memorial plaques 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: between 1920-1960

Mickey Marks with Fellow Patient of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1928

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00062
Abstract

Bertha ''Mickey'' Marks (right) sits on the curbstone with an unidentified fellow patient at the center of JCRS near the Star of David flower bed 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.

Dates: circa 1928

Milk Clarifier at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief SocietyAerial View of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Campus, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00071
Abstract

A milk clarifier that was part of the farm on 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: between 1920-1930

Misc. Patients and Staff, 1947-1973

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Identifier: B360.03.0034.0025
Abstract

Miscellaneous personal belongings belonging to staff or patients. Canadian passport is for a Mr. John Henry Anderson Farquar and was issued in 1957. Several materials belonging to a Ralph Florence Vick including social security card, food stamps, and medicaid card. Other miscellaneous receipts and business cards.

Dates: 1947-1973

Mischa Elman Performing at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1945 January 15

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00038
Abstract

Mischa Elman performing for patients at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's (JCRS) Mary Harris Auditorium. 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: 1945 January 15

Model of Isaac Solomon Synagogue, circa 2005

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Identifier: B353.10.0005.00001
Scope and Contents

Cardboard model of Isaac Solomon Synagogue at the JCRS. Roof lifts off to show interior complete with pews.

Dates: circa 2005

Money transfer from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, 1919 October 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0119.00011
Abstract

Typed money transfer from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 19 1919, for $50.00. P. M. McTammany is typed on the Transfer Agent line.

Dates: 1919 October 19

Montefiore Tent Dedication Plaque, 1904

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Identifier: B002.16.0313.00003
Abstract

Tent dedication plaque for the "Montefiore Tent K. O. T. M. Denver" dedicated in 1904.

Dates: 1904

More Than a Thousand Words: Colorado Jewish Photographers Over 175 Years, 2024

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00024
Abstract

A DVD of More Than a Thousand Words: Colorado Jewish Photographers over 175 Years.

Dates: 2024

Morris Silverberg's Application for Admittance to JCRS, 1910 October 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00001
Abstract

Morris Silverberg's handwritten application for admittance to JCRS. Includes information such as age (17), place of birth (Russia), and occupation (tailor). He was single and he's nearest relative was Max Portman, in Denver. On the backside it reads he was admitted on November 24, 1910, and discharged on August 15, 1911.

Dates: 1910 October 27