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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Werman, 1911 October 26

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0140.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Werman, informing his son, Sam Werman, 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 E. Schwartzkoff, 1911 October 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ethel Schwartzkoff, informing her father, Harry Mindel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Mendelson, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00013
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Fannie Mendelson, informing her husband, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Solitovksy, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joe Solitovksy, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Mendelson, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Mendelson, informing her son, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the botom.

Dates: 1911 October 30