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This folder includes the correspondence of Louis J. Frank with Beth Israel Hospital medical staff serving in World War I. Correspondence is mainly sent from "somewhere in France," but also from Germany and Fort Benjamin, Indiana in the U.S.
Topics include discussion on daily life for those serving in the war, Russia's role in the war, the status of the new Beth Israel hospital building (future Dazian Pavilion), medical staff shortages at Beth Israel and in the United States, the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, discussions of wartime surgery, discussions of x-ray training for military doctors, the status of various Beth Israel doctors at home and abroad, and global and local politics, particularly related to Congressman Isaac Siegel. Two postcards were also sent from Leo B. Meyer from Chartreuse de Vauclaire, a monastery turned military hospital in France. Letters also make various references to the Mount Sinai Hospital unit.
Where noted, some individual letters are reproductions. They were likely photocopied due to deteriorating paper. Originals appear to have been discarded and are not part of the collection.
Materials related to World War I, particularly related to Base Hospital No. 3, exist across the Aufses Archives. Please contact the Archives (MSArchives@mssm.edu) for assistance in accessing these materials.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Topics in this letter include elections to the Beth Israel Hospital Medical Board and how the Hospital is treating wounded soldiers from the Post Hospital on Governor's Island, N.Y. Letter also makes mention of the Mount Sinai Hospital unit.
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Captain Leo B. Meyer wrote this letter from Chartreuse de Vauclaire, a former monastery turned military hospital, in France and briefly discusses his service there.
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Note that Dr. Schwartz was appointed otolaryngologist for the contagious disease wards of the camp hospital. Writing at May 13, 1918, this would have been early on in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, and he notes that "fortunately there is little to do."
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Letter includes discussion of wartime surgery.
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Note postcard from National Jewish Welfare Board wishing Purim greetings.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Letter reads in part: "Things are getting into shape at the Hospital. We were considerably upset on account of the War, shortage of help, doctors, nurses, the Influenza epidemic, and the general anxiety but with victory came a relaxation and we are now awaiting the homecoming of you men who have done so much to achieve this victory."
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Unclear if corresponding letter is in collection.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Topics include status of Beth Israel doctors following the end of World War I, discussion of progress on the new hospital building at Livingston Place (the future Dazian Pavilion), staffing shortages at the hospital, and the ongoing Influenza Epidemic of 1918.
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Postcard is of Chartreuse de Vauclaire, a monastery turned military hospital in France.
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Postcard pictures Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, a national castle in France.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Topics of letter include the status of Beth Israel medical staff members serving in World War I, staff shortages caused by the 1918 Influenza Epidemic, the wartime conscription of women as nurses, and the status of the new hospital building on Livingston Place (future Dazian Pavilion).
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Topics of letter include the status of various Beth Israel Hospital medical staff members serving in World War I, updates about the new hospital building on Livingston Place (future Dazian Pavilion), and news about the war. Letter also makes mention of the Mt. Sinai unit.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Topics in this letter include the finances at Beth Israel Hospital, including for the new hospital building (future Dazian Pavilion).
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Letter makes reference to the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, saying "We have had quite an epidemic in the City of Grippe" (the French word for influenza) "with ear complications. Wherever you go you hear Otitis Media and Mastoiditis."
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Louis J. Frank was the Superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital from circa 1900s to the 1930s.
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Includes description of taking courses on using an x-ray machine.