Forty Years of Human Service

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The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Forty Years of Human Service.

The film "Forty Years of Human Service" highlights the establishment and impact of the National Jewish Hospital in Denver, founded by a group of Jewish leaders, including Rabbi William S. Fredman, in 1899. The hospital was created to provide care for tuberculosis patients regardless of their financial status, operating under the motto "none may enter who can pay, none can pay who enter." It features modern medical facilities and individualized treatment, serving thousands of patients annually.

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