Schwartz, Rosche, 1861-1920

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Letter from J. Ceefe to Simon Wolf from the Department of Commerce and Labor. Ceefe explains that Rosche Schwartz is a public charge on the Anti-Tuberculosis League in Seattle and the Commissioner of Immigration in Seattle has been communicating with the Inspector in Charge in Denver regarding the transfer of Schwartz to JCRS. The travel expenses will have to be paid by the Jewish Association at Seattle, or Schwartz’s son in Denver.

Abstract Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has Mrs. Schwartz with him and he confirms that she is suffering from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Lane continues to say that Mrs. Schwartz is currently staying in a private house and is supported by the Montefiore Aid Society. Lane tells Spivak that they have tried to admit Schwartz to a tuberculosis sanatorium, but paying twenty-five dollars a week is too much for one case. Lane says he was instructed by many people to...

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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.

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Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.

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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.

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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.

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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that Schwartz was discharged from the sanatorium after being there for five years. Marshak continues to say that Schwartz is in a far advanced stage of tuberculosis and highly neurotic. Her symptoms occurred from her hysteria. Marshak states that Schwartz’s conduct was also very poor and disturbing at the sanatorium.

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Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak. Zeeve asks Spivak about Rosche Schwartz’s current health condition.

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is anxious to have Schwartz treated in Denver. Wolf continues to say that the department is not compelled to deport Schwartz, although she has become a public charge since she arrived to the United State with tuberculosis. Wolf asks Spivak if he can find a way to take care of Schwartz.

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that JCRS will be doing a great act of humanity by accepting Schwartz to JCRS so that she is not deported. Wolf asks Spivak to write to him immediately about Schwartz’s acceptance so that she can file a letter with the Bureau of Immigration and then travel to Denver.