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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:

Complete Financial and Statistical Report of the JCRS for 1924, 1925

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0022.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1924, and ending December 31, 1924; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. Includes an obituary and memorial for Max D. Neusteter, 1874-1925, patients' writings, and a landscape architectural development plan created by S. R. De Boer. Also includes two medical papers, one devoted to children with tuberculosis. Also includes...
Dates: 1925

Convention in New Jersey, 1922

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Identifier: B002.04.0342.0004.00002
Abstract

Panoramic portrait of 15 men seated on a stage with an American Flag. There are names written at the bottom of the print, but they are difficult to read.

Dates: 1922

Copy of Bill, 1910 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00023
Abstract

Copy of a receipt from Golden Hill Cemetery detailing the cost of Hyman Daily's burial. Items charged on the bill include a hearse, grave, digging, coffin, Bal Misaskim, and Tachrichem. The total of the bill comes to $50.00. The block and grave numbers are listed on the receipt as well. There is also an embalming service listed on the top of the receipt from Whitehead and Meyer for $20.00.

Dates: 1910 September 16

Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0109.00010
Abstract

Copy of typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, on January 9, 1914. The letter is inquiring the whereabouts of brother-in-law, Sam Goldberg. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 6

Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. B. Feinberg), 1910 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0147.00024
Abstract

Copy of a typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. Bela Feinberg), on Feb. 24/10. The letter inquires information on Mr. Benjamin Feinberg's health and where he is. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak. The letter includes a stamped return envelope.

Dates: 1910 February 24

Copy of letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 April 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0154.00006
Abstract

Typed copy of the letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on April 11th 1907. The letter inquires information about Miss Carrie Hruschka and her physicial condition. Mr. Blau asks about her time of leave and if she has sufficient funds. The letter is signed Edward Blau.

Dates: 1907 April 11

Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, 1906 January 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00012
Abstract

Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, on Jan. 15, 1906. The telegram informs Mr. Ressman that David Bailin died this morning at Sanatorium. The telegram has Dr. Philip Hillkowitz typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 15

Cornerstone of New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1914

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00006
Abstract A group of people at the cornerstone ceremony for the New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The engraved cornerstone that says: ''Erected by the New York Ladies' Auxiliary. J.C.R.S., 5674, 1914'' is being placed. Dr. Philip Hillkowitz stands center left, Dr. Charles Spivak stands center, and Rabbi Charles Kauvar stands second from right. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along...
Dates: circa 1914

Correspondence, 1919 February-1920 March

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Identifier: B375.01.0001.0001
Abstract

The collection consists of original letters between Dr. Charles Spivak and his family and colleagues during Dr. Spivak's travels to Poland via France in the 1920s. Dr. Spivak was appointed a member of the Joint Distribution Committee's relief unit to study health and sanitation in Europe after World War I.

Dates: 1919 February-1920 March

Correspondence, 1920 April-September

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Identifier: B375.01.0001.0002
Abstract

The collection consists of original letters between Dr. Charles Spivak and his family and colleagues during Dr. Spivak's travels to Poland via France in the 1920s. Dr. Spivak was appointed a member of the Joint Distribution Committee's relief unit to study health and sanitation in Europe after World War I.

Dates: 1920 April-September