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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 4534 Collections and/or Records:

Application of Arthur Meyerson to JCRS, 1906 June 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0165.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Arthur Meyerson and is dated June 26, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Arthur Meyerson. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 249, Case #179, Application...
Dates: 1906 June 26

Application of B. Gordon to JCRS, 1906 February 7

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0114.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for B. Gordon and is dated Feb 7, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed B. Gordon.The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 190, Case # 121 (crossed out) 119,...
Dates: 1906 February 7

Application of Barney Budin to JCRS, 1906 February 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0112.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Barney Budin and is dated Feb 8, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed B. Budin.The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 188, Case # 127, Application of, Barney...
Dates: 1906 February 8

Application of Ben Averbach to JCRS, 1906 July 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0187.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Ben Averbach and is dated Jul 30, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Ben Averbach. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 282, Case # 176, Application of Ben...
Dates: 1906 July 30

Application of Ben Laskow to JCRS, 1906 July 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0181.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Ben Laskow and is dated Jul 20, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Ben Laskow. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 271, Case #181, Application of Ben...
Dates: 1906 July 20

Application of Ben Laskow to JCRS, 1906 April 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0133.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Ben Laskow and is dated April 12, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Ben Laskow. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 213, Case #126, Application of, Ben...
Dates: 1906 April 12

Application of Benjamin Feinberg to JCRS, 1905 April 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0147.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Benjamin Feinberg and is dated April 5, 1905. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Benjamin Feinberg. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 77 (crossed out), 45...
Dates: 1905 April 5

Application of Benjamin Feinberg to JCRS, 1906 May 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0147.00006
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Benjamin Feinberg and is dated May 21, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Benjamin Feinberg. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 231, Case #145,...
Dates: 1906 May 21

Application of Benjamin Russel to JCRS, 1906 July 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0173.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Benjamin Russel and is dated Jul 5, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Benjamin Russel. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 260, Case #174, Application of...
Dates: 1906 July 5

Application of Bennie Wittenstein to JCRS, 1906 April 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0135.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Bennie Wittenstein and is dated April 15, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Bennie Wittenstein. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 215, Case #127...
Dates: 1906 April 15