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Schwatt, Herman, 1878-1935

 Person

Biography

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) physician and director. Second husband of May Arno Charsky, who was the sister of Jennie Charsky Spivak and sister-in-law of Dr. Charles Spivak. Was born in Mitau, Latvia on Oct. 18, 1878; came to JCRS in 1910 as Superintendent of the JCRS Sanatorium. (See Sanatorium, v.4, numbers 4 & 5 (July-Oct. 1910)). Died in 1935.

Found in 94 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 May 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00030
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a check from the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago for a total of $22.60 to cover the travel expenses of Fanny Reeder.

Dates: 1913 May 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00004
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Jennie Batchofsky was admitted as an emergency case. Schwatt also tells Spivak that Jennie came to Denver very ill and without money. Jennie was also having a hard time trying to find a place to stay because no one wanted to take her in due to her illness.

Dates: 1911 September 16

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00012
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.

Dates: 1912 March 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0139.00006
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating the name of the secretary of the lodge that Ruben Paul belongs is Mr. Cohen, 2019 Ashland Str., Chicago Ill., lodge #3. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 September 9

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00019
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.

Dates: 1912 February 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 June 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0156.00010
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Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one silver watch and razor were left behind from Max Stashower were left behind after his death on May 11, 1919.

Dates: 1912 June 1

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00008
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to send a letter of discharge to Wigatow because he refused to do some work that was assigned to him in the dining room. Schwatt continues to say that this is not Wigatow’s first offense and has refused to do work on several occasions. Schwatt believes there is no use talking to Wigatow about it any further and trusts Spivak will attend to the matter promptly.

Dates: 1912 March 23

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00020
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 April 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00015
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 December 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00026
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick did not leave any trunk after he died. He asks Spivak to advise him about the disposition of Schkolnick's clothing.

Dates: 1912 January 18