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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Photograph of Morris Fred

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0136.00030
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Photographic postcard, from The Stamp Gallery 221 1/2 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

Dates: 1906 - 1907

Photographs and Ephemera, 1912-1927

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Identifier: B250.01.0001.0009
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Memorial program and card, copy of family photographs and negatives, a cabinet card photograph of a couple taken in Russia, and two post cards from Worumbo Mills, Lisbon Falls, Maine, where Charles Spivak worked before attending medical school. The cabinet card is in very poor condition and has broken between the top and bottom of the card.

Dates: 1912-1927

Postcard from Charles Edelstein to Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 August 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0189.00004
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Handwritten postcard from Charles Edelstein to Dr. Hillkowitz, on August 13, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz of Mr. Edelstein's condition and is in need of assistance. The letter asks Dr. Hillkowitz for his help with being admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Chas. Edelstein.

Dates: 1906 August 13

Postcard from J. Cohen to JCRS, 1911 August 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0164.00005
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Postcard from JCRS given to Julius Cohen so that he can update his current address.

Dates: 1911 August 25

Postcard from Jacob Greenberg to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0146.00003
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Handwritten postcard from Jacob Greenberg to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 21, 1906. The postcard informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Greenberg's address with the hope to get a quick and good answer. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.

Dates: 1906 May 21

Postcard from L. Mallis to Dr. Spivak, 1906 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0134.00009
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Handwritten postcard from L. Mallis to Dr. Spivak, on October 18, 06. The postcard inquires a photo of Mr. Louis Fisher with a tank of water in a group [illegible]. The postcard concludes with L. Mallis's address to return the photo. The postcard is signed L. Mallis.

Dates: 1906 October 18

Postcard from Mr. Montezinos to Dr. Spivak, 1906 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0211.00007
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Handwritten letter on postcard from Mr. Montezinos to Dr. Spivak, on Sep 18 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Pries address. The letter is signed Mr. Montezinos.

Dates: 1906 September 18

Postcard from Rabbi Zalel Rosen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0122.00010
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Handwritten postcard from Rabbi Zalel Rosen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 14, 1906. The letter inquires the Death certificate of Joseph Schechter. The postcard is signed Rabbi Z. Rosen.

Dates: 1906 November 14

Postcard from S. S. Garson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 June 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0144.00009
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Handwritten postcard from S. S. Garson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on June 20th, 06. The letter inquires Dr. Spivak to send information regarding the medical bill to Toronto. There has been confusion between who has paid what for Mr. Levenson's fees. The letter is signed S. S. Garson.

Dates: 1906 June 20