Social work with immigrants

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Letter from J. Ceefe to Simon Wolf from the Department of Commerce and Labor. Ceefe explains that Rosche Schwartz is a public charge on the Anti-Tuberculosis League in Seattle and the Commissioner of Immigration in Seattle has been communicating with the Inspector in Charge in Denver regarding the transfer of Schwartz to JCRS. The travel expenses will have to be paid by the Jewish Association at Seattle, or Schwartz’s son in Denver.

Abstract Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has Mrs. Schwartz with him and he confirms that she is suffering from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Lane continues to say that Mrs. Schwartz is currently staying in a private house and is supported by the Montefiore Aid Society. Lane tells Spivak that they have tried to admit Schwartz to a tuberculosis sanatorium, but paying twenty-five dollars a week is too much for one case. Lane says he was instructed by many people to...

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Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is anxious to have Schwartz treated in Denver. Wolf continues to say that the department is not compelled to deport Schwartz, although she has become a public charge since she arrived to the United State with tuberculosis. Wolf asks Spivak if he can find a way to take care of Schwartz.

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that JCRS will be doing a great act of humanity by accepting Schwartz to JCRS so that she is not deported. Wolf asks Spivak to write to him immediately about Schwartz’s acceptance so that she can file a letter with the Bureau of Immigration and then travel to Denver.

Abstract Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf asks Spivak why he cannot admit Schwartz immediately. Wolf tells Spivak that Schwartz has been a public charge for two months and is at risk of deportation. Wolf continues to say that the department has only allowed her to say because she is old and her children live in the United States. Wolf also tells Spivak that all expenses for Schwartz’s travel will have to come from the Jewish Association in Seattle, or by the woman’s son. Wolf asks Spivak to...

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Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has not heard any news about Schwartz leaving for Denver. Wolf also asks Spivak to comply with his request about admitting her as soon as possible.

Abstract Topics covered: Brief biographical information on Dr. Neumann, social work; working with other organizations; helping refugees, resettlement; services provided and available. In the interview, Dr. Alfred Neumann touches on his life in New York in 1938, where he received graduate training in social work. He discusses his marriage, family life, and positions in social work--most notably his directorship of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Denver (JFCS) from 1948 to 1976. In this...

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Topics covered: Murray talks about his presidency of the Jewish Family and Children's services, programs they are working on, volunteers.

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Ray S. David stands in an outdoor setting in a suit and hat. In 1915, Mrs. Ray S. David was hired as superintendent of the Denver's Jewish Aid Society to supervise relief activities. She was nicknamed ''Little Mother to the Poor'' for her settlement work with East European Jewish immigrants. Ray David was a member of the Woman's Club of Denver, Denver Board of Charities and Corrections as well as the State Board of Pardons, and campaigned for women's suffrage.