Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)

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Examination of Ignatz Greenberg. Fish details Greenberg’s current health condition upon request of C.D. Spivak.

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Letter from J.H. Werbelovsky to C.D. Spivak. Werbelovsky told Spivak that Batchofsky told him that she had $50.00 to live in Denver. He also told Spivak that he told Batchofsky she would not be admitted into the sanatorium right away. Werbelovsky also says that he did not communicate with Spivak before she left because she left at the last moment.

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Letter from J.H. Werbelovsky to JCRS. Werbelovsky wrote a letter of recommendation on behalf of Jennie Batchofsky. Werbelovsky tells JCRS staff that Batchofsky has been suffering from consumption and has already been seen by many doctors in New York. Jennie was order to leave for Colorado and Werbelovsky asks JCRS to consider her case. He thanks JCRS in advance for any courtesy they show towards Jennie’s case.

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Handwritten letter with Pride of Portland Lodge #497 I.O.B.A. letterhead from J. L. Doris to JCRS, recommending Harry Blumenthal to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by J. L. Doris M.D.

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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.

Abstract Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has Mrs. Schwartz with him and he confirms that she is suffering from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Lane continues to say that Mrs. Schwartz is currently staying in a private house and is supported by the Montefiore Aid Society. Lane tells Spivak that they have tried to admit Schwartz to a tuberculosis sanatorium, but paying twenty-five dollars a week is too much for one case. Lane says he was instructed by many people to...

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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.

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Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.

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Typed letter from Jacob S. Hermann to Ben Friedland, Assistant Secretary of JCRS, informing the deceased Fannie Rothenberg sends $50 for the future care and preservation of her son, Moses Rothenberg's, grave.

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Handwritten letter with Jewish Relief Society letterhead from Mrs. Ludwig Bruck to Dr. Spivak, recommending Moses Rothenberg to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. L. Reba of Bruck.