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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 418 Collections and/or Records:

Adele Karsh Remembering JCRS, 2005 May 29

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Identifier: B353.09.0002.00001
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Video of Adele Karsh sharing memories about the JCRS and her grandfather Dr. Charles Spivak.

Dates: 2005 May 29

Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1928

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00038
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Charles Spivak is pictured in the center, to the left of the man holding a plaque and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz is to the right of the man holding the plaque. The dedication appears to be conducted on a stage. A large American flag is hung up behind the group of people surrounding the bed. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along...
Dates: between 1904-1928

Check from C.D Spivak, 1912 January 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00014
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Check from C.D. Spivak that details the belongings that Herman Stitch left behind. The items include: One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, one ring, one odd fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.

Dates: 1912 January 12

Check from C.D. Spivak regarding F. Reeder, 1913 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00028
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Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.

Dates: 1913 March 27

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00052
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Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.00.

Dates: 1916 September 18

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 October 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00054
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Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding and laundry for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.32.

Dates: 1916 October 16

Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1912 January 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00024
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Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport. The check covers a $7.00 money order, $11.28 left behind from her late husband, and one watch.

Dates: 1912 January 8

Check from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold, 1911 March 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00041
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Check from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold. The check is for $13.50 and covers M. Leitman's travel expenses to New York.

Dates: 1911 March 3

Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1912 July 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00015
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Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly. The check covers $7.56 left behind from Jennie Batchofsky.

Dates: 1912 July 15

Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1912 March 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00022
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Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly. The check is for $8.24 left behind from Henry Schnoor after his death.

Dates: 1912 March 4