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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 H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00010
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Typed letter from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Minden (case #1358) has been sick for 4 years and J. Lippner (case #1363) for 11 years. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 November 4

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00012
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.

Dates: 1912 March 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00008
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.

Dates: 1912 April 15

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00014
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.

Dates: 1912 October 4

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00016
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Fanny Reeder did not complain any more or any less than other patients at the sanatorium. He also says that Reeder gained four pounds within the past two months, but lost a few pounds since her admission. Schwatt also does not recommend that she return to Chicago, but is unsure how long she should reside at the sanatorium. Schwatt finishes the letter by stating that he has nothing against Reeder and she can stay at the...
Dates: 1912 October 14

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00020
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Reeder has been a patient since October 16th, 1911 and she has not shown any improvement in her condition. Schwatt continues to say that Reeder’s case is progressively slow and there is no likelihood for her improvement from sanatorium treatment. Schwatt tells Spivak that if she can be financially supported by the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago, she should remain in Denver. Schwatt also believes Reeder is not capable of working...
Dates: 1912 November 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 May 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00030
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a check from the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago for a total of $22.60 to cover the travel expenses of Fanny Reeder.

Dates: 1913 May 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00011
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.

Dates: 1912 March 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00019
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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.

Dates: 1912 February 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00018
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Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to adivse him about what to do with Herman Stitch's trunk. Schwatt tells Spivak that the trunk has been boxed and prepared for shipment, but not enough money left behind to ship it.

Dates: 1912 February 14