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Tuberculosis -- Hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: CoDU: Use for both NJH (located in Denver) and JCRS (headquartered in Denver, located in Jefferson County)--6/5/2023 adr

Found in 1742 Collections and/or Records:

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 L. Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00002
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Letter from Louis Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak. Ginsburg introduces Ignatz Greenberg and tells Spivak that Greenberg desires to be admitted to JCRS. Ginsburg also tells Spivak that Greenberg is a member of the Botoshauer K.U.V. of New York and the organization has furnished him with money to travel to Denver, as well as take care of Greenberg’s family while he is away. Ginsburg asks Spivak to do what he can to admit him as soon as possible.

Dates: 1907 December 6

Letter from L. J. Delson to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00006
Abstract Typed letter from Louis J. Delson to C.D. Spivak. Delson tells Spivak that he is happy to learn that Fanny Reeder was admitted to the sanatorium. Delson tells Spivak that he is only a little sad because there are so many people sick with consumption in Chicago who are unable to receive an invitation to JCRS. Delson also comments that the United States has such a vast area with favorable climate to benefit those suffering from tuberculosis, but it is a shame that the government will not fund...
Dates: 1911 October 23

Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 August 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00046
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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.

Dates: 1916 August 26

Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00049
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Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that Schwartz was discharged from the sanatorium after being there for five years. Marshak continues to say that Schwartz is in a far advanced stage of tuberculosis and highly neurotic. Her symptoms occurred from her hysteria. Marshak states that Schwartz’s conduct was also very poor and disturbing at the sanatorium.

Dates: 1916 September 4

Letter from M. Schneiber to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00014
Abstract Handwritten letter from Mrs. Maurice Schneiber of the Jewish Aid Society of Port Chester to C.D. Spivak. Schneiber asks Spivak to inform her about the reasons why David Gordon was sent to Tucson, Arizona. Schneiber tells Spivak that Gordon’s wife is worried her husband will starve in Arizona. Gordon’s family has also been receiving aid from the Jewish Aid Society since David Gordon is away. Schneiber asks Spivak to use his influence to see if there is a charitable organization in Arizona...
Dates: 1912 March 26

Letter from M. Stern to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00003
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Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.

Dates: 1911 October 9

Letter from M.D. to I. Blum, 1917 March 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00016
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Letter from Superintendent M.D. to I. Blum. M.D. tells Blum that his records show that Jennie Batchofsky was admitted to JCRS on December 15, 1911 and died on March 25, 1912. M.D. tells Blum that it would be impossible to find out the cost to erect a head stone for Jennie’s grave but if Blum sends sufficient funds, JCRS would take care of the matter.

Dates: 1917 March 30

Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak, 1912 June 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00023
Abstract Letter from Affeld of the Jewish Daily Forward to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor passed away on February 23, 1912 and was buried by JCRS in Denver. Affeld tells Spivak that Schnoor’s children sent his office $20.00 and told him that they would like a burial stone erected on their father’s grave. Affeld promised the children that he would attend to the request and asks Spivak for his help in the matter. Affeld also includes a post script that states the children would...
Dates: 1912 June 5

Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00025
Abstract Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that he called Schnoor’s son-in-law to his office and read him Spivak’s previous letter. Schnoor’s son convinced Affeld that his family has absolutely no money to pay for the funeral expenses. The boy included an extra $10.00 to help pay for expenses, but Schnoor’s family cannot contribute any more. Affeld also tells Spivak that Henry never belonged to any societies or did not have insurance which leaves his wife penniless. Affeld...
Dates: 1912 July 2