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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 Julius S. Myers to JCRS, 1906 July 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0170.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Julius S. Myers and is dated Jul 5, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Julius S. Myers. 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. 257, Case #199, Application of...
Dates: 1906 July 5

Application of L. Rapoport to JCRS, 1906 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0213.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for L. Rapoport and is dated Oct 4, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed L. Rapoport. 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. 321, Application of L. Rapoport,...
Dates: 1906 October 4

Application of Lizzie Lippman to JCRS, 1906 July 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0175.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Lizzie Lippman and is dated Jul 2, 1906. Information on the form is sparse due to it being an emergency case and is not signed. 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. 264, Case #166 (crossed out) 165, Application of Lizzie Lippman, Date of Admission, Jul 2 1906, Date of...
Dates: 1906 July 2

Application of Lottie Laude to JCRS, 1906 May

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0155.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Lottie Laude and is dated May 1906. Information on the form includes her gender and is not signed. . 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. 239, Case #144 (crossed out) 143, Application of Lottie Laude, Date of Admission, May 23 1906, Date of Discharge (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 May

Application of Louis Fisher to JCRS, 1906 April 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0134.00005
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Fisher and is dated April 20, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Louis Fisher. 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. 214, Case #131 (crossed out) 128,...
Dates: 1906 April 20

Application of Louis Herzog to JCRS, 1906 May 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0145.00005
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Herzog and is dated May 18, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Louis Herzog. 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. 228, Case #142 (crossed out) 141,...
Dates: 1906 May 18

Application of Louis Levin to JCRS, 1906 January 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0108.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Levin and is dated Jan 15, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed L. Levin. Handwritten note, top of page: "184." 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....
Dates: 1906 January 12

Application of Louis Litman to JCRS, 1906 June 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0169.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Litman and is dated Jul 3, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Louis Litman. 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. 256, Case #167, Application of Louis...
Dates: 1906 June 5

Application of Louis Moscovitz to JCRS, 1906 June 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0158.00004
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Moscovitz and is dated June 1, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Louis Moscovitz. 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. 242, Case #150 (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 June 1

Application of Louis Parver to JCRS, 1906 May 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0140.00004
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Louis Parver and is dated May 5, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Louis Parver. 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. 222, Case #137 (crossed out) 136,...
Dates: 1906 May 5