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May Arno Schwatt Publications, 1928-1930

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Identifier: B002.05.0360.0013

Abstract

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 Dr. Herman Schwatt in New York City (NY), who served as the Medical Superintendent of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society from 1910 to 1915 and a few years after Dr. Spivak's death in 1927. While in Denver May Arno Schwatt opened a dramatic school for children, wrote articles, and performed at many functions in the Denver community.

Dates

  • 1928-1930

Creator

Extent

From the File: 1 Linear Feet (In record box)

Scope and Contents

Contains poetry and prose written by May Arno Schwatt, two Hatikvah from when she was on the editorial staff (1929, 1930), and May Arno's Fourth of July Celebration program (1928).

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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