Tuberculosis

Harry Minden's handwritten application for admittance to JCRS. Includes information such as age (51), place of birth (Brooklyn, N.Y.), and occupation (cigar maker). He was married, had one child, and his nearest relatives were his daughter in N.Y. and wife in Illinois. On the backside it reads he was admitted on October 23, 1911, and left on October 26, 1911.

JCRS patient #1953. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.

Jewish Aid Society card that reads "West Side Dispensary 1012 Maxwell St. Save this card, always bring it with you." There's a stamp that reads "tuberculosis." Card is signed by Minden, Harry.

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, informing her husband, Harry Minden, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, stating they cannot form an opinion about her husband's physical state, Harry Minden, after only 3 days in the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ethel Schwartzkoff, informing her father, Harry Mindel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Minden, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rabbi Idel Idelson, informing him Harry Minden and Simon Davidson were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Handwritten letter from Ella Minden to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting her husband, Harry Minden, to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. Ella Minden.

Typed letter from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Minden (case #1358) has been sick for 4 years and J. Lippner (case #1363) for 11 years. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.