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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Fleischman, 1923 October 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Fleischman, informing him S. F. Disraelly stated the money he sent was spent for improivng the grave and he will send a photo of it. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1923 October 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Fleischman, 1911 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Fleischman, informing her son, Benj. Fleischman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 4

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of Newark, 1910 December 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to all of the National Directors of Newark, New Jersey informing them that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak wants all of his friends in Newark to know that JCRS is doing the best they can to help those suffering from illness in their community. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 December 14

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of N.J., 1911 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00006
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to all the National Directors of Neark, N.J., informing them Benj. Fleischman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 4

Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 September 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, asking him to look up the grave of Benjamin Fleischman. He says he sent money for the grave to be fixed and to get a grave stone but he received no answer. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.

Dates: 1923 September 17

Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 November 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for the information about the grave of Benj. Fleischman. He also states S.F. Disraelly sent him a letter and will send him a picture of the grave. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.

Dates: 1923 November 8