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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 Bessie Cohen to JCRS, 1906 March 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0127.00006
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Bessie Cohen and is dated March 28, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Bessie Cohen. 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. 207, Case No. 122, Application of,...
Dates: 1906 March 28

Application of Carrie Hruschka to JCRS, 1906 May 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0154.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Carrie Hruschka and is dated May 30, 1906. Information on the form includes her age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Carrie Hruschka. 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. 238, Case #159 (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 May 30

Application of Charles A Negus to JCRS, 1906 April 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0137.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Charles A. Negus and is dated April 27, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Charles A. Negus. 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. 218, Case #136 (crossed...
Dates: 1906 April 27

Application of Charles Edelstein to JCRS, 1906 August 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0189.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Charles Edelstein and is dated Aug 8, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Chas Edelstein. 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. 285, Case #191, Application of...
Dates: 1906 August 8

Application of Charles Greenblatt to JCRS, 1906 June 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0164.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Charles Greenblatt and is dated June 24, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Charles Greenblatt. 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. 248, Case #163 (crossed...
Dates: 1906 June 24

Application of Charles J. Baylesh to JCRS, 1905 December 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0103.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Charles J. Baylesh and dated December 29, 1905. Information on the form includes his age, birthplace, occupation, residence, marital status, nearest relatives, and signed J. Bales. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board," and "Report of Executive Committee," blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "Application No. 176, Case No. 99, Application of Chas. J....
Dates: 1905 December 29

Application of Dave Aronfeld to JCRS, 1906 September 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0207.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Dave Aronfeld and is dated Sep 13, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Dave Aronfeld. 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. 310, Application of Dave Aronfeld,...
Dates: 1906 September 13

Application of Dave Bailin to JCRS, 1906 January 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00005
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Dave Bailin and dated Jan 2, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, nearest relatives, and signed D Bailin. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board," blank, and "Report of Executive Committee," blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand in ink. It reads, "No. 178, Case #98, Application of Dave Bailin, Jan 2/06,...
Dates: 1906 January 2

Application of Eli Greenbaum to JCRS, 1906 May 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0142.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Eli Greenbaum and is dated May 9, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Eli Greenbaum. 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. 225, Case #151 (crossed out) 150,...
Dates: 1906 May 9

Application of Eli Zimberoff to JCRS, 1906 May 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0150.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Eli Zimberoff and is dated May 22, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Eli Zimberoff. 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. 234, Case #147 (crossed out) 148,...
Dates: 1906 May 23