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Immigrants

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Jewish Charities Association, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00015
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Jewish Charities Association of Seattle, Washington. Spivak tells them that he is in correspondence with Simon Wolf in Washington D.C. regarding Mrs. Schwartz’s case. Spivak tells the charity that if JCRS does not admit her to treat her for tuberculosis she will be deported. Spivak continues to say that JCRS has agreed to admit her once there is a vacancy; therefore, she must be sent to Denver immediately with money to pay for lodging while she waits for...
Dates: 1911 August 16

Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00016
Abstract Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gross of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society to C.D. Spivak. Gross tells Spivak that his letter addressed to the Jewish Charities Association has been turned over to Gross because the Ladies Aid Society has been attending to Schwartz’s case. Gross is happy to learn that JCRS is willing to accept her for tuberculosis treatment. Gross also confirms that Schwartz’s name is Rosie Schwartz and her son is already in the sanatorium in Denver. Gross also tells Spivak that she is...
Dates: 1911 August 23

Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00017
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Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gross of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society to C.D. Spivak. Gross tells Spivak that they have succeeded in finding shelter for Mrs. Schwartz until she is able to be admitted to the sanatorium in Denver. Gross tells Spivak that Mrs. Porter will send someone to meet Schwartz at the train and help ensure Schwartz is registered at JCRS. Gross informs Spivak that Schwartz leaves on Tuesday, September 5th at 4:00 PM.

Dates: 1911 September 4

Letter from J. Ceefe to S. Wolf, 1911 June 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00003
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Letter from J. Ceefe to Simon Wolf from the Department of Commerce and Labor. Ceefe explains that Rosche Schwartz is a public charge on the Anti-Tuberculosis League in Seattle and the Commissioner of Immigration in Seattle has been communicating with the Inspector in Charge in Denver regarding the transfer of Schwartz to JCRS. The travel expenses will have to be paid by the Jewish Association at Seattle, or Schwartz’s son in Denver.

Dates: 1911 June 15

Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00008
Abstract Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has Mrs. Schwartz with him and he confirms that she is suffering from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Lane continues to say that Mrs. Schwartz is currently staying in a private house and is supported by the Montefiore Aid Society. Lane tells Spivak that they have tried to admit Schwartz to a tuberculosis sanatorium, but paying twenty-five dollars a week is too much for one case. Lane says he was instructed by many people to...
Dates: 1911 August 2

Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00012
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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.

Dates: 1911 August 12

Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 July 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00006
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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.

Dates: 1911 July 12

Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00009
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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.

Dates: 1911 August 5

Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00013
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...
Dates: 1911 August 12

Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00018
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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.

Dates: 1911 September 5