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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:

Audio-Visual Descriptions, 1998, 2007

 File
Identifier: B353.09.0002.0013
Abstract

Notes on AMC tapes, what footage is at what time, etc. Tape transcript of interview with Dan Spivak.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1998, 2007

Beck Archives' Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B307
Abstract

Dr. Jeanne Abrams of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society of the Center for Judaic Studies collected materials of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society separate from the JCRS Records. Collection contains a draft of "The Origins of Denver's JCRS" by Dr. Charles Spivak, newspaper articles, issues of patients' magazine Hatikvah, contribution forms, "Thirty Years of Saving Lives" history of JCRS sanitorium, JCRS programs and pamphlets and, books related JCRS from 1900 through 1982.

Dates: 1900-1982

Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1928

 Item
Identifier: B063.03.0036.00038
Abstract A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Charles Spivak is pictured in the center, to the left of the man holding a plaque and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz is to the right of the man holding the plaque. The dedication appears to be conducted on a stage. A large American flag is hung up behind the group of people surrounding the bed. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along...
Dates: between 1904-1928

Bill for Funeral Expenses, 1912 July 23

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00020
Abstract

Handwritten bill for funeral expenses of Harry Blumenthal, block 4, #274. Expenses are listed as follows: hears $6, undertaker $5, grave $10, digging $3, coffin $1.50, bal misaskim $3, tachrichem $300, totaling $31.50.

Dates: 1912 July 23

Blank Application for Admittance to JCRS

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00001
Abstract

Blank application for admission to JCRS. Jacob Goldstein's name is printed on the back of the application.

Dates: 1906

Box 1, 1907-2007

 File — Box B250.01.0001: Series B250.01; Series B250.02 [Barcode: U186020738039]
Identifier: B250.02.0001
Abstract

The first Hebrew-Yiddish Dictionary in the United States was compiled by Dr. C. C. Spivak and Sol. Bloomgarden (Yehoash) in 1911.

Dates: 1907-2007

Box 1, 1919-1920

 File — Box B375.01.0001: Series B375.01 [Barcode: U186023261536]
Identifier: B375.01.0001
Abstract

Copies of several letters written between February 1919 and September 1920 by Dr. Spivak and his family in Denver while he was away.

Dates: 1919-1920

Box 4

 File — Box B250.01.0004: Series B250.01 [Barcode: U186023253119]
Identifier: B250.01.0004
Abstract

Copies of some of the Liberty newspapers that were published in Boston and New York.

Dates: 1861-2018

Box 359, 1930-2001

 File — Box B002.05.0359: Series B002.05 [Barcode: U186023246308]
Identifier: B002.05.0359
Abstract

Five copies of JCRS film "City of Hope" transferred to video cassette tape and one copy of the film on reel; misc. video casettes labeled "JCRS 1930's", "Legacy of Hope" and "The Valley of the Shadow Late 1940s".

Dates: 1930-2001

Box 381, 1922 January 22

 File — Box B002.0381: Series B002.16 [Barcode: U186023282809]
Identifier: B002.16.0381
Abstract

Large hammered silver loving cup with inscription "Presented to Dr. C. D. Spivak in honor of his 60th anniversary as a token of esteem and affection by David Edelstadt Branch Arbeiter Ring and The Labor Lyceum of Denver Jan. 22nd 1922." Attached to a black base. Apparently a birthday gift to Dr. Spivak.

Dates: 1922 January 22