Schwartz, Rosche, 1861-1920

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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.

Abstract Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf asks Spivak why he cannot admit Schwartz immediately. Wolf tells Spivak that Schwartz has been a public charge for two months and is at risk of deportation. Wolf continues to say that the department has only allowed her to say because she is old and her children live in the United States. Wolf also tells Spivak that all expenses for Schwartz’s travel will have to come from the Jewish Association in Seattle, or by the woman’s son. Wolf asks Spivak to...

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has not heard any news about Schwartz leaving for Denver. Wolf also asks Spivak to comply with his request about admitting her as soon as possible.

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Thank you letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is also thankful for Spivak’s generous interest in Rosche Schwartz’s case.

Abstract Application form of Rosche Schwartz for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 43 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in February, 1911. She lived in Seattle, Washington when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for three years upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was married and had three children. Her occupation states she worked as a housewife. The verso of the application states...