Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.

This series of patient records includes medical reports and histories, statistical data of patients, x-rays, and death certificates. The patient files include applications, correspondence and some may also contain photographs and personal items.

Handwritten letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs introduces Mr. Schkolnick to Spivak and tells him that he is a worthy case for the sanatorium. Jacobs also tells Spivak that $100.00 has been collected for his case. He asks Spivak to take an interest in Schkolnick’s case.

Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs thanks Spivak for taking care of Mrs. Leitman and the good work that JCRS does. Jacobs also states that his society has accrued over $60.00 to purchase a rail road ticket for Mrs. Leitman’s return home.

Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak. Greenberg thanks Spivak for extending his stay at the sanatorium until May 1, 1908.

Handwritten letter from I. Greenberg to the JCRS Board of Trustees. Greenberg tells JCRS that as a current patient he was notified of his termination, but admits he is not able to leave the sanatorium yet because he is not able to work. Greenberg continues to say that he received a bad letter from his wife about the terrible circumstance the family is in, but Greenberg does not know what to do. Greenberg asks JCRS if his stay could be extended for another four weeks.

Letter from I. Greenberg to the JCRS Board of Trustees. Greenberg thanks JCRS for all of the kindness they showed him while he was a patient at JCRS.

Letter from I. Kantrowitz of the Children Jacket Makers Union to JCRS. Kantrowitz wrote on behalf of Max Ferstendig for admission to JCRS. Kantrowitz explains that Ferstendig has been a member of his organization for ten years and any favor JCRS can provide to Ferstendig would be highly appreciated.

Handwritten letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS. Mrs. Rapaport tells JCRS that she responded to their telegram and sent an answer back. Ida tells JCRS that she is not a rich woman, but the National Jewish Hospital owes her son $25.00 which Ida tells JCRS they can use to pay for her son’s burial. She also sent a money order of $7.00 to cover the remaining balance of the burial for a total of $32.00. She hopes there will be no trouble in collecting the $25.00 from the National Jewish Hospital.

Letter from J. Ceefe to Simon Wolf from the Department of Commerce and Labor. Ceefe explains that Rosche Schwartz is a public charge on the Anti-Tuberculosis League in Seattle and the Commissioner of Immigration in Seattle has been communicating with the Inspector in Charge in Denver regarding the transfer of Schwartz to JCRS. The travel expenses will have to be paid by the Jewish Association at Seattle, or Schwartz’s son in Denver.