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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:

Excerpt of B. Bogen's Letter to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 09

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00019
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Typed excerpt of letter from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. Spivak, saying Moses Rothenberg was in a very bad condition, and his mother went to see him asking for his help. The reply is under the excerpt, where Dr. Spivak says he was admitted to the sanatorium.

Dates: 1912 February 09

Excerpt of Letter from H. Schwatt, 1912 October 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00009
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Typed excerpt of letter from Dr. Schwatt that reads "Mr. D. Goldberg, admitted 2/19/1912, condition fair."

Dates: 1912 October 22

Excerpt of Letter from H. Schwatt, 1912 December 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00015
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Typed excerpt of letter from Dr. Schwatt that reads "D. Goldberg general condition fair loss 4 lbs lenght of stay"

Dates: 1912 December 31

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 July 7

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00032
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Excerpt of H. Schwatt’s letter written to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he wrote to him about a number of patients who are regarded as old-timers and repeaters at the sanatorium. Schwatt told Spivak that Rosche Schwartz was one of the names, but Spivak has not yet set a definite time to discharge her; therefore, Schwatt is asking Spivak to make arrangements to do so. Schwatt tells Spivak that the only patient who does not need arrangements is Samuel Morris because he passed away.

Dates: 1914 July 7

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00041
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Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”

Dates: 1915 February 16

Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 October 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00042
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Excerpt of a letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to look up all correspondence about Mrs. Schwartz's case during the past few years.

Dates: 1915 October 28

Excerpt of Letter from O. Leonard, 1912 February 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00008
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Typed excerpt of letter from Oscar Leonard, thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium.

Dates: 1912 February 21

Family Correspondence, 1916-1927

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Identifier: B250.01.0001.0001
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Family correspondence, particularly from Ruth Spivak; and Jewish War Relief Committee pledges and certificate for Deena Spivak.

Dates: 1916-1927

Fifth Annual Report, 1909

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0005.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on February 28, 1909, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1908, and ending December 31, 1908; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 243 patients were treated in 1908. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a list of all...
Dates: 1909

First Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society at Denver, Colo., 1905

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0001.00001
Abstract

Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on January 29, 1905, and its operations and finances for the period of incorporation on June 25, 1904 to January 1, 1905; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that the first patients (six males and one female) were admitted on September 8, 1904. Includes images of the facility and a list of all donors.

Dates: 1905