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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00052
Abstract

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

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00004
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wexler. Spivak asks Wexler to give Mr. Schnoor board and lodging at a rate of $5.50 per week. Spivak also instructs Wexler to bill JCRS.

Dates: 1911 September 1

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00014
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler of Wexler's Private Boarding House. Spivak enclosed a check for $4.19 to pay for Henry Schnoor's boarding.

Dates: 1911 September 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to Wexler's Private Boarding House, 1911 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00012
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series of patient records includes medical reports and histories, statistical data of patients, x-rays, and death certificates. The patient files include applications, correspondence and some may also contain photographs and personal items.

Dates: 1911 September 16