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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 C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 1

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00023
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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
Abstract

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
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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, 1912 March 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00012
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.

Dates: 1912 March 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00008
Abstract

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.

Dates: 1912 April 15

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00014
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.

Dates: 1912 October 4

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00016
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Fanny Reeder did not complain any more or any less than other patients at the sanatorium. He also says that Reeder gained four pounds within the past two months, but lost a few pounds since her admission. Schwatt also does not recommend that she return to Chicago, but is unsure how long she should reside at the sanatorium. Schwatt finishes the letter by stating that he has nothing against Reeder and she can stay at the...
Dates: 1912 October 14