Letter from WM.S. Friedman and S. Pisko to H.B. Ferguson, 1909 May 6

Item

Identifier: B002.01.0102.0025.00028

Staff Only

Abstract

Typed letter on "Free Loan Fund for the Discharged Patients of The National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives" letterhead from Dr. WM.S. Friedman and Mrs. Seraphine Pisko addressed to Mrs. H. B. Ferguson Pittsburg, Pa. Circular letter asking for funds for the twelve hundred patients who have left the hospital "completely restored" but that "must remain in colorado, or a similar climate." The letter states that "It is imperative that the Hospital have a LOAN FUND. Ten Thousand Dollars will suffice in assisting our discharged patients to support themselves and their families." The authors hope to find "a few selected philanthropists" one hundred in total who can give one hundred dollars each to establish the fund. Letter is signed "WM Friedman" and "Serphine Pisko" and a P.S. is included on the bottom stating "Please make checks payable to Mrs. S. Pisko, Treasurer, 12200 Corona St. Denver, Colo."

Dates

1909 May 6

Creator

Friedman, William S., Rabbi, 1868-1944 (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

1 Items

Additional Description

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.