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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 101 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00013
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Blumenthal is very ill and he does not expect him to last long. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 July 16

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00024
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1912 August 6

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00008
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1914 January 20

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

Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00015
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 December 26

Note, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00006
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 October 18

Note, undated

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00027
Abstract

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.

Dates: undated

Physicians of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1932

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00043
Abstract

Group portrait of physicians of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Herman Schwatt is pictured in the center and Dr. Arthur Rest is on the far right. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: circa 1932