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 101 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 6
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.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 20
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.
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 JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, on Dec. 18th, 1911. The letter informs JCRS that the enclosed letters in re Moses Rindsberg and Harris Weinstein are self explanatory. The letter concludes to give whatever information JCRS can and oblige. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Mrs. J. Wasserman to Dr. Schwatt, late 1911- early 1912
Letter to Dr. Schwatt of the JCRS from patients’ mother in Jersey City, NJ asking the Sanatorium to let Raymond stay there for another term. She states she is a widow and has trouble making ends meet. She also says how much her son likes being at the Sanatorium.
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.
Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26
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.
Note, 1911 October 18
Typed noted from C.D. Spivak that states that Dr. Schwatt reported through the phone that Max Schaeffer is very sick with a temperature of 103 degrees. Schwatt advised an early admission for Schaeffer.
Note, undated
Typed note that reads "Entered in patients book this $24.43 and $6.07 which was turned over by Dr. Schwatt should be paid to Mr. Disraelly." Note is undated and unsigned.