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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to C. Hurwitz, 1911 December 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Chas. Hurwitz, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 4

Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1911 December 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband, Harry Blumenthal, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 4

Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 April 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband is very sick and is not showing any signs of improvement. He also states his physicians in Maine did not realize how sick he was. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 April 25

Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00014
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband, Harry Blumenthal, is not showing any sign of improvement. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 July 19

Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 August 7

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00025
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Harry Blumenthal, stating they found a money order $25, $6, a pin, and a Russian rubel from Harry Blumenthal. He states part of the sum will be used for his burial expenses, and they will send the remaining, the pin and rubel. He says if she is not interested in the Russian Rubel, he would pay its value. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 August 7

Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00022
Abstract

Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, asking him if Harry Blumenthal left anything after he passed away. Letter is signed by Goldie Blumenthal.

Dates: 1912 July 27

Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00026
Abstract

Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, sending a check for $24.43, and asking for the rubel and pin. Letter is signed by G. Blumenthal.

Dates: 1912 August 15

Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00016
Abstract

Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "readiness for shipment of body Blumenthal seventy five dollars besides railroad charges of ninety four dollars."

Dates: 1912 July 22

Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00018
Abstract

Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "wire immediately thirty two dollars for burial expenses."

Dates: 1912 July 23

Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00021
Abstract

Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "your request to bury your husband was immediately complied with yesterday sorry your second telegram reached us only this morning."

Dates: 1912 July 24