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Wigatow, Benjamin

 Person

Biography

JCRS patient #1970 and #35. Cigar maker born in Russia.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Banjamin Wigatow's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 September 18

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00001
Abstract

Application form of Banjamin Wigatow for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 21 at the time of the application. He was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1906. He lived in New York City when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for five months upon his arrival to Denver, Colorado. His occupation states he worked as a cigar maker. The verso of the application does not state any admission or discharge dates.

Dates: 1911 September 18

Benjamin Wigatow's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 September 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00003
Abstract Application form of Banjamin Wigatow for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He was age 21 at the time of the application. He was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1906. He lived in New York City when he contracted tuberculosis. He had been sick for five months upon his arrival to Denver, Colorado. His occupation states he worked as a cigar maker. The verso of the application states he was admitted on November 2, 1911 and was discharged on...
Dates: 1911 September 25

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00004
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Banjamin Wigatow regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Wigatow 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. Wigatow 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...
Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow, 1912 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00009
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow. Spivak tells Wigatow that his stay at the sanatorium will terminate on Friday, March 29th. Spivak also explains that Wigatow entered the sanatorium to repair his shattered health which JCRS has given him the necessary means to fight off his tuberculosis. Spivak also tells Wigatow that JCRS considers graded work one of the remedial measures and Wigatow refused to perform the work assigned to him by his physician. Spivak tells Wigatow that because...
Dates: 1912 March 27

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Maslianksy informing him that Banjamin Wigatow and Herman Stitch were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 March 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00011
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that he enclosed a letter addressed to B. Wigatow. Spivak goes into detail about the patients who are very sick at the sanatorium. Spivak then explains that once patients begin to feel better they are carefully assigned light work around the sanatorium. Spivak tells Masliansky that Wigatow was able to work five hours a day, but refused to work the twenty minutes assigned to him to clear dishes from the dining room tables...
Dates: 1912 March 28

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he wrote to Wigatow to inform him that his stay at the sanatorium has been terminated and he must leave by Friday, March 29th.

Dates: 1912 March 27

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00007
Abstract

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

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the New York Ladies Auxiliary, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch and Mrs. F.E. Shapiro of the New York Ladies Auxiliary informing them that Banjamin Wigatow and Herman Stitch were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00002
Abstract

Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Benjamin Wigatow prefers to wait in Denver until he is admitted to the sanatorium. Masliansky sent Wigatow's application under separate cover.

Dates: 1911 September 18

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