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 62 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 27
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Schwartz is quite ill. Schwatt says that Schwartz has advanced lung trouble and is suffering from digestive disturbances. Schwatt confirms that Schwartz’s chances for recovery is slight.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 February 27
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 September 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 20
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $7.10 in cash and one watch was found from the remains of Adolph Schkolnick after he passed away at the sanatorium.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick did not leave any trunk after he died. He asks Spivak to advise him about the disposition of Schkolnick's clothing.
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, 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 L. Shapiro, 1911 January 30
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.
Letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS, 1911 November 22
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.
Letter from P. Hillkowitz to F. Taussig, 1912 November 25
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.