Gordon, David

Abstract Application form of David Gordon for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 43 at the time of the application. He was born in Romania and immigrated to the United States in 1904. He lived in Port Chester, New York when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for one year upon his arrival to Denver, Colorado. He was married and had four children. His occupation states he worked as an agent. The verso of the application states he was admitted on...

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JCRS patient #1963. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to David Gordon regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Gordon that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Gordon must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a postscript...

Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak assures Masliansky that his request for JCRS to admit David Gordon as soon as possible will be complied with. Spivak tells Masliansky that Gordon’s claim that he filled out an application seven months ago is somewhat true. Spivak explains that Gordon filed his first application on November, 1910 and then another one in February, 1911. Spivak continues to explain that it was reported to the Admission and Dismission Committee that Gordon left...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

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...

Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schneiber. Spivak tells Schneiber that he does not really know how he can help her regarding David Gordon’s case. Spivak explains that Gordon left the sanatorium on March 3, 1912 after about five months of treatment. Spivak tells Schneiber that he received a letter from Gordon on March 17, 1912 that stated he felt much better in Tucson. Spivak reminds Schneiber that JCRS cannot do much more for him than the Jewish Aid Society can. He imagines the Jewish...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to William Gordon informing him that his nephew, David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Gordon’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.