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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, 1911 October 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that David Gordon, M. Belfor, and S. Weininger were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 9

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00013
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak does not want to pile on any more work for Dr. Schwatt, but asks that whenever a patient leaves the sanatorium on their own accord, Schwatt should write Spivak a small note about the situation. Spivak tells Schwatt that he cannot find any record as to why David Gordon left the sanatorium, but understands from another source that he left because of the altitude. Spivak tells Schwatt that it would have been a great advantage to JCRS if they had a...
Dates: 1912 March 26

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 May 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0098.00015
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, dated May 5, 1911. The letter instructs to admit Jonas Lebowitz at once as an emergency case, and to discharge him as soon as emergency symptoms disappear. It further notes to make out an application form and send as soon as convenient. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 May 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00021
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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing they invited Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.

Dates: 1912 February 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 July 10

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Identifier: B.002.01.0104.0168.00006
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Ferstendig was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 July 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 04

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0163.00003
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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to admit Jacob Alterman as an emergency case to the sanatorium, and discharge when the symptoms disappear. Letter is unsigned but 'Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 04

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00013
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, saying he will return the $3 to Morris Wang if he can somehow prove he loaned the money to D. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00014
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking for evidence that Morris Wang loaned Mr. Steinberg $3.00. In the bottom of the letter in red ink it reads "Mr. Feinberg, in my opinion an honest fellow tells me that he knows about this matter. [illegible]" Handwritten note is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 October 18

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00018
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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Jacob Chayet was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 January 2

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the previous letter about Stitch's belongings is self explanatory. Spivak asks Schwatt to kindly attend to the matter.

Dates: 1911 December 18