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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Loebel, 1910 May 10

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0102.0104.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. Beckie Loebel, informing her that her husband, Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 May 10

Letter from L. Leisersohn to C.D. Spivak, 1910 March 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0104.00002
Abstract

Typed letter from Leonard Leisersohn to C.D. Spivak regarding the admission of Joseph Loebel into JCRS. Leisersohn speaks on behalf of the Hartford Lodge #287 and requests that Spivak admit Loebel as soon as he possibly can. He signed the letter "Yours in H.W. and J., Leonard Leisersohn, Grand Secretary".

Dates: 1910 March 14