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Schwatt, Herman, 1878-1935

 Person

Biography

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) physician and director. Second husband of May Arno Charsky, who was the sister of Jennie Charsky Spivak and sister-in-law of Dr. Charles Spivak. Was born in Mitau, Latvia on Oct. 18, 1878; came to JCRS in 1910 as Superintendent of the JCRS Sanatorium. (See Sanatorium, v.4, numbers 4 & 5 (July-Oct. 1910)). Died in 1935.

Found in 110 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00004
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Morris Silverberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 November 23

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00018
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Hyman Steiner, Max Bieler, and Benj. Fleischman. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 3

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00013
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, saying he will return the $3 to Morris Wang if he can somehow prove he loaned the money to D. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00014
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking for evidence that Morris Wang loaned Mr. Steinberg $3.00. In the bottom of the letter in red ink it reads "Mr. Feinberg, in my opinion an honest fellow tells me that he knows about this matter. [illegible]" Handwritten note is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 October 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Hyman Steiner, Max Bieler, and Benj. Fleschman. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 3

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 1

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00023
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 August 2

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 14

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00015
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 December 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00021
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him the belongings of Jacob Chayet: cash $1.75, one watch, one pair of glasses. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 October 19