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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:

Business card of Dr. A. Romm

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0169.00001
Abstract

Business card of Dr. A. Room, undated. From top right-hand corner, going clockwise: "Phone 3947, 709 So. 16th Street Omaha, Office Hours 8 to 10 A. M., 2 to 4 P.M., 7 to 9 P.M., Dr. A. Romm Physician and Surgeon."

Dates: 1906

C. D. Spivak and others, circa 1920-1929

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0150.00001
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a photo album, photographs, bulletin pages, drawings, lithographs, and contact sheets of the campus and buildings, patients and family, staff and volunteers, auxiliaries and conventions, and activities connected with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and the AMC Cancer Research Center.

Dates: circa 1920-1929

Carbon copy of letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. I. Naumoff, 1910 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0104.00006
Abstract

This letter is a carbon copy of the typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. I. Naumoff from Fun Theatre. This letter is requesting information on the follow up of Mr. Isaac Aaronson's history after the sanatorium. The second paragraph asks mulptiple questions, e.g. where Aaronson's present whereabouts are, if he is still alive, where and when did he die. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom of the letter.

Dates: 1910 February 24

C.D. Spivak and Others, circa 1920-1929

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0142.00001
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a photo album, photographs, bulletin pages, drawings, lithographs, and contact sheets of the campus and buildings, patients and family, staff and volunteers, auxiliaries and conventions, and activities connected with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and the AMC Cancer Research Center.

Dates: circa 1920-1929

C.D. Spivak and Others, circa 1920-1929

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Identifier: B002.04.0215.0142.00002
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains a photo album, photographs, bulletin pages, drawings, lithographs, and contact sheets of the campus and buildings, patients and family, staff and volunteers, auxiliaries and conventions, and activities connected with the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and the AMC Cancer Research Center.

Dates: circa 1920-1929

Check from C.D Spivak, 1912 January 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00014
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak that details the belongings that Herman Stitch left behind. The items include: One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, one ring, one odd fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.

Dates: 1912 January 12

Check from C.D. Spivak regarding F. Reeder, 1913 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00028
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.

Dates: 1913 March 27

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00052
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.00.

Dates: 1916 September 18

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 October 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00054
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding and laundry for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.32.

Dates: 1916 October 16

Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1912 January 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00024
Abstract

Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport. The check covers a $7.00 money order, $11.28 left behind from her late husband, and one watch.

Dates: 1912 January 8