Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
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 4531 Collections and/or Records:
Group Photographs, 1904-1950
Photographs of patients, staff, and Boards, including photographs of Dr. Hilkowitz in World War I uniform.
Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 January 16
Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz on his prescription notepad. The note is referring to L. Ressman on Jan 16. The note reads the cost of shipping Dave Bailin's body through Pacific Express, at $148.00. The note is signed Philip Hillkowitz.
Hebrew Sisters Aid Society Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926
Invoice for burial of David Bailin (Dave Bailin), 1906 January 18
Invoice to Mr. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz for burial of David Bailin, on Jan 18 1906. Invoice stating the cost of burial: "Casket $3.00, Embalming (printed) for shipment [illegible word] (handwritten) 35.00, Services 5.00, Hearse 10.00, Carriages 5.00, $58.00."
Invoice from Beth Medrash Gagodol Cemetery Association (Beth Hamedrash Hagadol) to Mr. L. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 January 18
Invoice is from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association at Mount Neblo Cemetery for Mr. L Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz. The invoice stating the cost: "To *Grave Blk 11 [illegible letter] 030 10.00, Digging grave 4.00, [illegible name] misaskim 3.00, to shroud 3.00, 19.50."
Invoice from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association
Handwritten invoice from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association, undated. The invoice is for Max Muchnick's funeral expenses.
Invoice from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association (Beth Medrash Hagadol Cemetery Association) to JCRS, 1906 December 12
Invoice from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association (Beth Medrash Hagadol Cemetery Association) to JCRS. The invoice confirms $18.50 for funeral expenses of Samuel Kirschner, buried Dec 1, 1906. The letter is signed M. A. Saly.
Invoice from Golden Bill Cemetery to JCRS, 1919 October 20
Typed invoice from Golden Bill Cemetery to JCRS, on 10/20 1919. The invoice informs JCRS of all the charges made for the burial of Oscar Tasch. The invoice is not signed.
Invoice from Harry Weinstein
Handwritten invoice from Harry Weinstein, undated. The invoice says: "Received of Dr. C. D. Spivak the sum of Fifty dollars in 8 installments of six times at six dollars and three at 7 dollars lock. Oct 13th 1906." The invoice is signed Harry Weinstein.
Invoice from Louis Pikov, 1906 January 1
Handwritten invoice from Louis Pikov, on Jan 1, 1906. The invoice says: "Received from Dr. CDSpivak one and 50/100 Dollars on account of Mr. Weinstein. The invoice is signed Louis Pikov.