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Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927

 Person

Biography

A Jewish Immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Spivak pursued medicine out of a desire to be of service to humanity. In 1896, when his wife Jennie showed signs of incipient tuberculosis, Spivak moved their young family to Denver to take advantage of Colorado’s reputation as the World’s Sanatorium. Spivak's concern for the indignant consumptives he saw flooding into the state led to his founding the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society (JCRS), a sanatorium dedicated to the care of all, even those in the advanced stages of TB. Spivak also ensured that the primarily Eastern European Jewish patients were cared for in an environment that respected their culture- unlike many such institutions, the JCRS featured a kosher kitchen and observed the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Dr. Spivak was also an associate professor of medicine at the University of Denver from 1896-1901.

Citation:
Leḳsiḳon fun der nayer Yidisher liṭeraṭur, 1965 (Spiṿaḳ, Ḥayim; d. 10-16-1927; b. as Ḥayim-Ḥayḳl Spiṿaḳoṿsḳi; d. in Denver, Colorado) Yehoash. Idish ṿerṭerbukh, 1926: t.p. (Dr. Ḥayim Spiṿaḳ) t.p. verso (Dr. C. D. Spivak [in rom.]) Who's who in American Jewry, 1926 (Spivak, Charles; physician, author; b. 12-25-1861, Krementschug, Russia).

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Sutton, 1911 October 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Benj. Sutton, informing his brother, David Sutton, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 26

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Billikopf, 1914 January 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Billikopf, stating he will write to him once he has the information he needs. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 14

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Billikopf, 1914 January 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Billikopf, stating David Sutton's examination upon discharge was incipient pulmonary tuberculosis arrested or apparently cured, and his heart enlarged. He says on account of the condition of his heart the superintendent advised him to go to a lower climate. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 23

Letter from J. Billikopf to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00005
Abstract

Typed letter with Jewish Educational Institute letterhead from Jacob Billikopf to Dr. Spivak, asking if they discharged David Sutton because they deemed it would be better for him to go to a warmer climate. Letter is signed by Jacob Billikopf.

Dates: 1914 January 8