Schwatt, Herman, 1878-1935
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 61 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $1.20 was found belonging to Julius Cohen who died on February 13, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 7
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 October 30
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt explains that Mrs. Leitman, who was admitted on August 30th, 1910 refuses to do anything required of her. Schwatt also reminds Spivak that the doctors at JCRS have never been able to find any evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs or sputum. Schwatt tells Spivak that it is becoming more and more evident to get rid of Leitman.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 12
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman has caused him more annoyance than all of the women combined at the sanatorium. Schwatt insists that Leitman be discharged from the sanatorium because she is disturbing the peace of the other female patients. Schwatt kindly asks Spivak to send Leitman a letter of discharge immediately.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he spoke to the Ex-patients Aid Association about Mrs. Leitman’s case. Schwatt says that the association is giving her ten dollars and ask Spivak to determine what to do about the balance of the money.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 4
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the following belongings were left behind from Herman Stitch after he died. One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, $2.84 in cash, one ring, one Odd Fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 14
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.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 23
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to send a letter of discharge to Wigatow because he refused to do some work that was assigned to him in the dining room. Schwatt continues to say that this is not Wigatow’s first offense and has refused to do work on several occasions. Schwatt believes there is no use talking to Wigatow about it any further and trusts Spivak will attend to the matter promptly.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 June 1
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one silver watch and razor were left behind from Max Stashower were left behind after his death on May 11, 1919.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $11.28 in cash was left behind by Nathan Rapaport after his death on November 18, 1911.