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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 A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00006
Abstract

2 pages typed letter with Spring Valley Wine Co. letterhead from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, explaining to him that the Jewish Benevolent Society requested Tillie Gleaner to be admitted at the sanatorium. He says her husband came crying to his office saying she was very sick and wandering the streets of Denver. Letter is signed by A. Shapiro.

Dates: 1911 August 19

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00004
Abstract

2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to A. Shapiro, stating the national directors should contact him first before sending patients to Denver, because the sanatorium is always crowded and patients should wait for their turn. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, saying Tillie Gleaner was a very sick woman, so they had to let her go. "She probably wanted to die near her folks." Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Gleaner, 1911 August 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00007
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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jake Gleaner, informing his wife, Tillie Gleaner, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 21

Telegram from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00002
Abstract

Telegram from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him for Tillie Gleaner to be admitted to the sanatorium as soon as possible.

Dates: 1911 August 14

Telegram from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00003
Abstract

Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, informing him Tillie Gleaner was admitted to the sanatorium per his request.

Dates: 1911 August 16