Leitman, Mary

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Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Mary Leitman to C.D. Spivak as a very good case for the sanatorium. Masliansky tells Spivak that Mrs. Scharlin took a special interest in Leitman’s case. Scharlin is a prominent woman on the East side of New York City and she is the proprietor of many hotels. Masliansky says that Mrs. Scharlin will help Masliansky with reports over the summer. Masliansky tells Spivak to admit Leitman as soon as he can.

Abstract Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Mr. Leitman, the husband of Mary Leitman applied for the sanatorium in Denver and told JCRS that his wife does not have tuberculosis. Masliansky tells Spivak that he is very confused because physicians who examined Mrs. Leitman all said that she is suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and should be admitted immediately. Masliansky also says that Mrs. Leitman was recommended by Mrs. Scharlin who has done very much for the...

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt explains that Mrs. Leitman, who was admitted on August 30th, 1910 refuses to do anything required of her. Schwatt also reminds Spivak that the doctors at JCRS have never been able to find any evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs or sputum. Schwatt tells Spivak that it is becoming more and more evident to get rid of Leitman.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman has caused him more annoyance than all of the women combined at the sanatorium. Schwatt insists that Leitman be discharged from the sanatorium because she is disturbing the peace of the other female patients. Schwatt kindly asks Spivak to send Leitman a letter of discharge immediately.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman’s behavior has been better lately. He also says that her physical condition is very good. Schwatt tells Spivak that Leitman still goes into town overnight which is against the rules at JCRS. Schwatt also states that Mrs. Leitman has said she is also ready to return home in New York.

Abstract Handwritten letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman went to the city yesterday and returned today with an announcement that she would be leaving the sanatorium. Schwatt also says that there other peculiar things about her behavior such as the fact that she claims to be a perfectly well woman. She also complained that she did not want to eat the poor food and wanted to go home. Schwatt tells Spivak that she is another case that cannot be managed and...

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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Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs thanks Spivak for taking care of Mrs. Leitman and the good work that JCRS does. Jacobs also states that his society has accrued over $60.00 to purchase a rail road ticket for Mrs. Leitman’s return home.

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Handwritten note from P. Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak. Hillkowitz agrees with Spivak to admit Leitman for a brief period of time so that she can be properly examined.

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Letter from the Aid Association of teh Ex-Patiens of JCRS. The letter is written in Yiddish.