Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

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Typed letter from Leonard Leisersohn to C.D. Spivak regarding the admission of Joseph Loebel into JCRS. Leisersohn speaks on behalf of the Hartford Lodge #287 and requests that Spivak admit Loebel as soon as he possibly can. He signed the letter "Yours in H.W. and J., Leonard Leisersohn, Grand Secretary".

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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.

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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that Schwartz was discharged from the sanatorium after being there for five years. Marshak continues to say that Schwartz is in a far advanced stage of tuberculosis and highly neurotic. Her symptoms occurred from her hysteria. Marshak states that Schwartz’s conduct was also very poor and disturbing at the sanatorium.

Abstract Handwritten letter from Mrs. Maurice Schneiber of the Jewish Aid Society of Port Chester to C.D. Spivak. Schneiber asks Spivak to inform her about the reasons why David Gordon was sent to Tucson, Arizona. Schneiber tells Spivak that Gordon’s wife is worried her husband will starve in Arizona. Gordon’s family has also been receiving aid from the Jewish Aid Society since David Gordon is away. Schneiber asks Spivak to use his influence to see if there is a charitable organization in Arizona...

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Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.

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Letter from Superintendent M.D. to I. Blum. M.D. tells Blum that his records show that Jennie Batchofsky was admitted to JCRS on December 15, 1911 and died on March 25, 1912. M.D. tells Blum that it would be impossible to find out the cost to erect a head stone for Jennie’s grave but if Blum sends sufficient funds, JCRS would take care of the matter.

Abstract Letter from Affeld of the Jewish Daily Forward to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor passed away on February 23, 1912 and was buried by JCRS in Denver. Affeld tells Spivak that Schnoor’s children sent his office $20.00 and told him that they would like a burial stone erected on their father’s grave. Affeld promised the children that he would attend to the request and asks Spivak for his help in the matter. Affeld also includes a post script that states the children would...

Abstract Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that he called Schnoor’s son-in-law to his office and read him Spivak’s previous letter. Schnoor’s son convinced Affeld that his family has absolutely no money to pay for the funeral expenses. The boy included an extra $10.00 to help pay for expenses, but Schnoor’s family cannot contribute any more. Affeld also tells Spivak that Henry never belonged to any societies or did not have insurance which leaves his wife penniless. Affeld...

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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.

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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.