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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, 1912 April 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00020
Abstract

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
Abstract

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 October 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00021
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him the belongings of Jacob Chayet: cash $1.75, one watch, one pair of glasses. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 October 19

Letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS, 1911 November 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00019
Abstract

Handwritten letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS. Mrs. Rapaport tells JCRS that she responded to their telegram and sent an answer back. Ida tells JCRS that she is not a rich woman, but the National Jewish Hospital owes her son $25.00 which Ida tells JCRS they can use to pay for her son’s burial. She also sent a money order of $7.00 to cover the remaining balance of the burial for a total of $32.00. She hopes there will be no trouble in collecting the $25.00 from the National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: 1911 November 22

Letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0195.00017
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, on Dec. 18th, 1911. The letter informs JCRS that the enclosed letters in re Moses Rindsberg and Harris Weinstein are self explanatory. The letter concludes to give whatever information JCRS can and oblige. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 18

Letter from Mrs. J. Wasserman to Dr. Schwatt, late 1911- early 1912

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0083.00009
Abstract

Letter to Dr. Schwatt of the JCRS from patients’ mother in Jersey City, NJ asking the Sanatorium to let Raymond stay there for another term. She states she is a widow and has trouble making ends meet. She also says how much her son likes being at the Sanatorium.

Dates: late 1911- early 1912

Letter from P. Hillkowitz to F. Taussig, 1912 November 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00021
Abstract

Letter from P. Hillkowitz, President of JCRS to F. Taussig. Hillkowitz copied a statement from H. Schwatt that explains Reeder’s condition and why it would be best for her to remain in Denver. Hillkowitz continues to quote from Schwatt that Reeder would not be able to work in Denver or Chicago as well.

Dates: 1912 November 25

Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00015
Abstract

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Pauline Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Schkolnick asks Spivak to send her the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick. She asks Spivak to not refuse her request and writes a postscript reminding Spivak that Adolph died on December 20, 1911.

Dates: 1911 December 26

May Arno Schwatt Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: B296
Abstract May Arno Schwatt was born in Pltava, Russia to Saul and Chaya Shamus Charsky. May Arno Charsky immigrated to America in the 1880s and developed an interest in singing and acting. Under the stage name May Arno, she traveled as an actress and singer with a theater company in the early years of the twentieth century. May Charsky married Jacob Marinoff, who was the Superintendent at JCRS in 1906. After divorcing, she married Dr. Herman Schwatt, who served as the Medical Superintendent of the...
Dates: 1911-1930

Note, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00006
Abstract

Typed noted from C.D. Spivak that states that Dr. Schwatt reported through the phone that Max Schaeffer is very sick with a temperature of 103 degrees. Schwatt advised an early admission for Schaeffer.

Dates: 1911 October 18