Rothman, Benjamin

Abstract Application form of Benjamin Rothman for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 28 at the time of the application. He was born in Austria and immigrated to the United States in 1902. He lived in New York when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for 3 years upon arrival to Denver, Colorado. He was in National Jewish Hospital before applying for JCRS. The verso of the application states he was admitted as an emergency patient on April 15, 1910...

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Excerpt from a letter sent from E. Rothman to JCRS. The excerpt mentions that expatient, Benjamin Rothman is now in Prescott Arizona for a couple of months while it is very hot there.

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.

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Rothman. Spivak is pleased to say that Benjamin Rothman's health has greatly improved. He tells Rothman that there is no need to write a detailed letter because his brother is in good condition, has no fever, and has an appetite. He finishes the letter by saying that his general condition is better than before he entered the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Rothman. Spivak enclosed a membership application as Rothman requested to enroll as a volunteer at JCRS. Spivak also says that it is a great deal of pride and pleasure to know that Benjamin Rothman is speaking so highly about the sanatorium. He includes a postscript at the bottom of the letter that says that he will send Rothman a copy of the sixth annual report in a separate letter.

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Rothman. Spivak thanks Rothman for the $8.00 contribution from new recruits in Phoenix that he obtained for JCRS. He tells Rothman that his letters add a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day because dealing with the sick and poor is difficult all of the time. Rothman asked Spivak to write a letter that goes into detail about the work that JCRS has done; therefore, Spivak lists facts about the sanatorium. He begins by saying that 2000 patients have been in the...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to N.P. Levin requesting that Benjamin Rothman be admitted to JCRS as an emergency case. He tells Levin that he received a note from Dr. S. Simon stating that Rothman is suffering from acute pulmonary hemorrhage. He tells Levin that Rothman will be discharged as soon as his emergency symptoms are over.

Abstract Handwritten letter from E. Rothman to C.D. Spivak. Rothman says that he will take good care of Mrs. Leo V. Teply and asks Spivak to ask her where he should meet her when she arrives in Arizona. Rothman also tells Spivak that his brother, Benjamin died on February 1, 1919 like a hero. He tells Spivak that Benjamin fought the Spanish influenza for 18 days and nothing could spare his life. He thanks Spivak for his inquiry of the whereabouts of Benjamin and acknowledges that JCRS has helped...

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Handwritten letter from Edward Rothman, brother of Benjamin Rothman, to JCRS. Rothman is asking for an update of the condition of his brother's health. He asks JCRS what they think of his future chances and asks that they write him a detailed letter regarding his health. The letter is signed "Edward Rothman" at the bottom.

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Handwritten physician’s note from Dr. S. Simon to JCRS. The note states that Benjamin Rothman is suffering with acute pulmonary hemorrhage. The note is signed "Simon M.D." at the bottom.