Schwatt, Herman, 1878-1935
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, 1911 December 20
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $7.10 in cash and one watch was found from the remains of Adolph Schkolnick after he passed away at the sanatorium.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 31
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to obtain a death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick which died on December 20th, 1911.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS, 1911 November 22
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.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18
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.
Letter from Mrs. J. Wasserman to Dr. Schwatt, late 1911- early 1912
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.
Letter from P. Hillkowitz to F. Taussig, 1912 November 25
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.
Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26
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.
May Arno Schwatt Scrapbooks
Note, undated
Typed note that reads "Entered in patients book this $24.43 and $6.07 which was turned over by Dr. Schwatt should be paid to Mr. Disraelly." Note is undated and unsigned.