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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 18 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from B.S. Cable to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00002
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Letter from Benjamin S. Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor to C.D. Spivak. Cable tells Spivak that an immigrant by the name of Rosche Schwartz arrived at the port of New York on the SS Pennsylvania. Cable tells Spivak that JCRS is advised to make arrangements to transfer Schwartz to JCRS so that they can examine her tuberculosis. Cable also says that monthly reports should be sent to him showing the progress of Schwartz’s health.

Dates: 1911 June 15

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1911 August 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00010
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to Joseph L. Lane. Spivak tells Lane that JCRS would be happy to accommodate Mrs. Schwartz as a patient. Spivak tells Lane that the wait list is long due to limited capacity so JCRS has made a rule to not accept any patient living outside of Denver. Spivak instructs Lane to send Schwartz to Denver sooner than later. Spivak also tells Lane that Mrs. Schwartz may need to wait several weeks before being admitted to JCRS so be sure to supply Schwartz with enough means to...
Dates: 1911 August 8

Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kohn, 1911 June 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00005
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to Leo Kohn. Spivak included some information that JCRS wired to Kohn regarding Rosche Schwartz’s possible deportation by the Immigration Commissioner in Seattle. Spivak tells Kohn that quick action for an examination is preferred to avoid complications with Schwartz being sent to Denver. Spivak asks Kohn to take her case.

Dates: 1911 June 19

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 July 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00007
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak returned four documents that Wolf previously attached in another letter. Spivak also clarifies the confusion regarding Schwartz’s case. Spivak tells Wolf that Schwartz must be examined in Seattle first and the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in Seattle was willing to take her case. Spivak also tells Wolf that he did not respond to his letter earlier because he needed to submit it to the JCRS Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1911 July 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 August 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00011
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak tells Wolf that JCRS is going to admit Mrs. Schwartz into their sanatorium. Spivak instructs Wolf to send Schwartz to Denver so that she can file her application and wait her turn for admission. Spivak also informs Wolf to supply Schwartz with enough means to live in Denver for a few weeks.

Dates: 1911 August 8

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00014
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak tells Wolf that he will write to the Associated Jewish Charities of Seattle and instruct them to send Schwartz to Denver. Spivak also tells Wolf that he will ask the association to give Schwartz money for lodging while she waits for admission. Spivak regrets to say that JCRS cannot admit Schwartz immediately because there is not a single vacancy for a few weeks.

Dates: 1911 August 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 September 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00020
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak is happy to inform Wolf that Mrs. Schwartz travelled to Denver on Saturday, September 9th and was met by Mrs. Lorber of the Jewish Sheltering Home. Spivak also tells Wolf that Schwartz was admitted as an emergency case on Sunday afternoon. Spivak boasts that Schwartz’s admission is a record breaking transaction.

Dates: 1911 September 11

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Immigration Commissioner in Seattle, 1911 June 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00004
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Immigration Commissioner in Seattle, Washington. Spivak advises the commissioner to not send Rosche Schwartz to Denver until she has received a medical examination in Seattle. Spivak also tells the commissioner that a JCRS application needs to be forwarded through the Director of the Hospital, Leo Kohn to determine if Schwartz’s case is accepted. Spivak explains that this letter is in response to a correspondence from the Department of Commerce and Labor in...
Dates: 1911 June 19

Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Jewish Charities Association, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00015
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Jewish Charities Association of Seattle, Washington. Spivak tells them that he is in correspondence with Simon Wolf in Washington D.C. regarding Mrs. Schwartz’s case. Spivak tells the charity that if JCRS does not admit her to treat her for tuberculosis she will be deported. Spivak continues to say that JCRS has agreed to admit her once there is a vacancy; therefore, she must be sent to Denver immediately with money to pay for lodging while she waits for...
Dates: 1911 August 16

Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00016
Abstract Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gross of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society to C.D. Spivak. Gross tells Spivak that his letter addressed to the Jewish Charities Association has been turned over to Gross because the Ladies Aid Society has been attending to Schwartz’s case. Gross is happy to learn that JCRS is willing to accept her for tuberculosis treatment. Gross also confirms that Schwartz’s name is Rosie Schwartz and her son is already in the sanatorium in Denver. Gross also tells Spivak that she is...
Dates: 1911 August 23