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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 35 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00023
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 August 2

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00007
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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 14

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00015
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 December 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00021
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him the belongings of Jacob Chayet: cash $1.75, one watch, one pair of glasses. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 October 19

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Minden (case #1358) has been sick for 4 years and J. Lippner (case #1363) for 11 years. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 November 4

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 April 07

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00032
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending the belongings of the deceased Moses Rothenberg who died on April 2, 1913, certificate of deposit for $100, $22.60 in cash. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1913 April 07

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0139.00006
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating the name of the secretary of the lodge that Ruben Paul belongs is Mr. Cohen, 2019 Ashland Str., Chicago Ill., lodge #3. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 September 9

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00022
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1913 January 21

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00020
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 April 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00012
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, saying he turned $5.20 to his officer that belonged to the late D. Steinberg, and Mr. Wang says he borrowed $3 from him. He asks to get the money back. Letter is singed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 October 11