Tuberculosis

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Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.

Abstract Application form of Fanny Reeder for admission as a patient to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. She was age 24 at the time of the application. She was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1905. She lived in Chicago when she contracted tuberculosis. She had been sick for twelve months upon her arrival to Denver, Colorado. She was divorced. Her occupation states she worked as a tailor. The verso of the application states she was admitted on October 16, 1911, and was...

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JCRS patient #1964. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.

Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder regarding her admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Reeder that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Reeder must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a postscript...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on May 15th, 1912. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.

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Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak informs her that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended her stay at the sanatorium for two months.

Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Fanny Reeder’s health has not improved since she was admitted on October 16, 1911. Spivak also asks Taussig what she meant about whether Reeder has paid any money for maintenance while at JCRS. Spivak explains to Taussig that JCRS is a completely free institution and no one is charged for anything while staying at JCRS. Spivak finishes the letter by stating that since Reeder is not improving at the sanatorium it would be better...

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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on March 24th, 1913. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.

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Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Fanny will probably be leaving Denver for Chicago tomorrow.

Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Fanny Reeder is leaving Denver on the Burlington Friday, March 28th at 8:55 AM. Spivak says that Reeder should arrive in Chicago by Saturday, March 29th at 2:25 PM. Spivak tells Taussig that JCRS gave Reeder a railroad ticket that amounted to $22.60, as well as $6.00 in cash for expenses. Spivak finishes the letter by stating that Reeder sent a letter by special delivery to her brother so that she has someone to meet her at the...