Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that Spivak previously asked for an unpaid amount of $23.26 from Schnoor’s children, but they offered $20.00 and then another $10.00 later and said that was all they could afford to give. Affeld tells Spivak that he has not heard from him and would like to know what is going on with the situation of the tombstone the kids want erected over their father’s grave.

Handwritten note from P. Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak. Hillkowitz agrees with Spivak to admit Leitman for a brief period of time so that she can be properly examined.

Letter from P. Hillkowitz, President of JCRS to F. Taussig. Hillkowitz copied a statement from H. Schwatt that explains Reeder’s condition and why it would be best for her to remain in Denver. Hillkowitz continues to quote from Schwatt that Reeder would not be able to work in Denver or Chicago as well.

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Pauline Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Schkolnick asks Spivak to send her the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick. She asks Spivak to not refuse her request and writes a postscript reminding Spivak that Adolph died on December 20, 1911.

Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Mr. Ignatz Greenberg was examined by doctor and told to go to Denver in search of better health. Siegelstein asks Spivak if he can provide shelter to Greenberg while he is in Denver. Siegelstein also reminds Spivak that this is the second case he has recommended to JCRS since they became members of JCRS. He tells Spivak that their annual contribution with be forwarded to JCRS early next month.

Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that that he referred Ignatz Greenberg some time ago, but Greenberg wrote a letter to his wife lamenting about the fact that he is in a strange place with meager prospects of admission to JCRS anytime soon. Siegelstein asks Spivak to facilitate Greenberg’s admission into JCRS as early as possible because it will lift a great deal of anxiety from Greenberg’s wife and children.

Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak if JCRS can postpone Greenberg’s termination from the sanatorium until the weather is moderate and he is able to return home. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Greenberg’s treatment would not be effective if he were discharged as sick man during this time of the season.

Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak to update him about Greenberg’s current condition. Siegelstein wants to know if Greenberg is able to return and work again, or if he should send Greenberg’s wife and children to Denver so that they can reunite.

Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.

Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak. Zeeve asks Spivak about Rosche Schwartz’s current health condition.