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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 61 Collections and/or Records:

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 L. Shapiro, 1911 January 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00032
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1911 January 30

Letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS, 1911 November 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00019
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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.

Dates: 1911 November 22

Letter from P. Hillkowitz to F. Taussig, 1912 November 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00021
Abstract

Letter from P. Hillkowitz, President of JCRS to F. Taussig. Hillkowitz copied a statement from H. Schwatt that explains Reeder’s condition and why it would be best for her to remain in Denver. Hillkowitz continues to quote from Schwatt that Reeder would not be able to work in Denver or Chicago as well.

Dates: 1912 November 25

Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00015
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Handwritten letter from Mrs. Pauline Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Schkolnick asks Spivak to send her the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick. She asks Spivak to not refuse her request and writes a postscript reminding Spivak that Adolph died on December 20, 1911.

Dates: 1911 December 26