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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 94 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 August 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00018
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Mrs. Mary Leitman, Mr. Louis Simmons, and Miss Freda Zeigler were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak also mentions that Miss Sophie Lieberman's stay has been extended. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00025
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium expires on December 1, 1910.

Dates: 1910 November 14

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00028
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium has been extended for another three months.

Dates: 1910 November 26

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00031
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the matter regarding Mrs. Leitman’s request for discharge will be taken up with the Admission and Dismission Committee.

Dates: 1911 January 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00034
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman has been asked to leave the sanatorium by February 10, 1911. Spivak also says that Mr. Finkelstein has been asked to leave by March 1, 1911.

Dates: 1911 January 31

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00038
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 February 27

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 August 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 3

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00025
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt telling him to kindly admit I. Greenberg as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Spivak tells Schwatt that Dr. E. Friedman reported that Greenberg had a hemorrhage last Saturday and is very sick.

Dates: 1911 September 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00019
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to admit Schwartz as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt that the patient just arrived from Seattle and Mrs. Lorber has been kind enough to take her to several boarding houses as she has been refused admission everywhere else on account of her physical condition.

Dates: 1911 September 9

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00035
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he will have to submit the matter to the Admission and Dismission Committee. Spivak tells Schwatt that he does not know what to do with her because there is no one else that can take care of her. Spivak hopes Schwatt meets with him and the committee to come to a decision.

Dates: 1914 September 16