Although various newcomers to Denver are enchanged with the story of Frances Jacobs and the National Jewish Hospital, she had nothing to do with it. I go into quite a bit of detail in my book, PIONEERS, PEDDLERS AND TSADIKIM, still in its 3rd Edtion but available only Print On Demand from the University Press of Colorado. Pages 118-124 are more detailed tan the account above,
Wisebart believed that charity should come from all for all. This was her guide in activity as a founder of the organization in Denver that led to today's United way. She was not involved in the National Jewish Hospital. The original hospital was named for her on her death because of her prominence. It was thought to bring in funds from the non-Jewish community as well as the Jewish. 1893 was a panic year and there were no funds. The building was idle until 1899 when Bnai Brith took over under the name the National jewish Hospital.
Abraham Jacobs, her husband was a 59er. The family was prominent. I found that they were the only Jews invited to the parties given by Helen Barnum Buchtel, the daughter of P.T. in my research for my book, Howdy, Sucker! What PTBarnum Did in Colorado.
I would write more, but I lost two of these accounts. When I hear that you received this one, I will send further corrections.
Dear LEAH,
Although various newcomers to Denver are enchanged with the story of Frances Jacobs and the National Jewish Hospital, she had nothing to do with it. I go into quite a bit of detail in my book, PIONEERS, PEDDLERS AND TSADIKIM, still in its 3rd Edtion but available only Print On Demand from the University Press of Colorado. Pages 118-124 are more detailed tan the account above,
Wisebart believed that charity should come from all for all. This was her guide in activity as a founder of the organization in Denver that led to today's United way. She was not involved in the National Jewish Hospital. The original hospital was named for her on her death because of her prominence. It was thought to bring in funds from the non-Jewish community as well as the Jewish. 1893 was a panic year and there were no funds. The building was idle until 1899 when Bnai Brith took over under the name the National jewish Hospital.
Abraham Jacobs, her husband was a 59er. The family was prominent. I found that they were the only Jews invited to the parties given by Helen Barnum Buchtel, the daughter of P.T. in my research for my book, Howdy, Sucker! What PTBarnum Did in Colorado.
I would write more, but I lost two of these accounts. When I hear that you received this one, I will send further corrections.
Sincerely,
ida Uchlll