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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 32 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 6

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00024
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Blumenthal left $6, a money order for $25, a pin, and one Russian rubel. He died on July 21 at 10 AM, and he left no message. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 August 6

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00008
Abstract

2 pages typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him David Sutton's physical examination. He states during his residency there was no cough, no expectoration, appetite was good, and normal temperature. He says Sutton's heart increased in the size, and maybe that's why he advised him to go to a warmer climate. He asks what's Sutton's current condition. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1914 January 20