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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 Ernest Oppie to JCRS, 1906 May 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0148.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Ernest Oppi and is dated May 21, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Ernest Oppi. 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. 232, Case #152 (crossed out) 151,...
Dates: 1906 May 21

Application of Fannie Libovitch to JCRS, 1906 July 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0179.00009
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Fannie Libovitch and is dated Jul 21, 1906. Information on the form includes her age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Fannie Libovitch. 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. 269, Case #170, Application...
Dates: 1906 July 21

Application of George Lelansky to JCRS, 1906 May 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0124.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for George Lelansky and is dated March 15, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed G A Lelansky. 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, "203, Case # 132, Application of,...
Dates: 1906 May 15

Application of Hannah Levenson to JCRS, 1906 May 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0156.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Hannah Levenson 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 Hannah Levenson. 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. 240, Case #155 (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 May 30

Application of Harry Dorfman to JCRS, 1906 July 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0168.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Harry Dorfman 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 Yiddish signature. 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. 255, Case #178, Application of...
Dates: 1906 July 3

Application of Harry Miller to JCRS, 1906 July 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0172.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Harry Miller 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 Harry Miller. 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. 259, Case #182, Application of Harry...
Dates: 1906 July 5

Application of Harry N. Steinberg to JCRS, 1906 April 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0131.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Harry N. Steinberg and is dated March 31, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Harry N. Steinberg. 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. 211, Case #125,...
Dates: 1906 April 10

Application of Harry Weber to JCRS, 1906 May 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0143.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Harry Weber and is dated May 12, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Harry Weber. 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. 226, Case #159 (crossed out) 156,...
Dates: 1906 May 12

Application of Harry Weinstein to JCRS, 1906 August 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0195.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Harry Weinstein and is dated Aug 20, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Harry Weinstein. 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. 293, Case 200, Application of...
Dates: 1906 August 20

Application of Herman Protas to JCRS, 1906 January 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0111.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Herman Protas and is dated Jan 23, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Herman Protas.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. 187, Case # 106, Application of,...
Dates: 1906 January 23