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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 62 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00028
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 October 27

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 February 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00030
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak with Spivak's response typed at the bottom of the letter. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Rosche Schwartz was admitted on September 9, 1911. Schwartz does not run a temperature and suffers mostly from neurasthenic symptoms. Schwatt tells Spivak that he believes Rosche would be better living with family in Oregon and that her health insurance would give her another ten or twenty years to live. Spivak's response is typed underneath Schwatt’s letter and he...
Dates: 1914 February 27

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 September 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00034
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Schwartz has been at the sanatorium too long and Mrs. Kolinsky brought Schwatt’s attention back to Schwartz’s case. Kolinsky told Schwatt that Schwartz has expressed dissatisfaction with everything and everybody at the sanatorium. Schwatt continues to say that Schwartz has the type of case that will go on for years and a strong effort should be made to send her away from JCRS. Schwatt trusts Spivak will look into the...
Dates: 1914 September 14

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00012
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 December 20

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00026
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1912 January 18

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0164.00014
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1912 February 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00009
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 December 4

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
Abstract

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