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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00026
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Thank you letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak. On behalf of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society, Gross thanks Spivak for admitting Schwartz so quickly. Gross tells Spivak that her society will always be grateful for Spivak and JCRS.

Dates: 1911 September 20

Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00019
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Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak. Greenberg thanks Spivak for extending his stay at the sanatorium until May 1, 1908.

Dates: 1908 April 3

Letter from I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00010
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Handwritten letter from Mrs. I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Rapaport asks Spivak if her son is in such a bad state of health that he is not able to write her back. She tells Spivak that she cares about her son and would like to know his current condition since he is not responding to her letters. She also thanks Spivak for taking care of her son.

Dates: 1910 December 17

Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00025
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Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.

Dates: 1911 September 18

Letter from L. J. Delson to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00006
Abstract Typed letter from Louis J. Delson to C.D. Spivak. Delson tells Spivak that he is happy to learn that Fanny Reeder was admitted to the sanatorium. Delson tells Spivak that he is only a little sad because there are so many people sick with consumption in Chicago who are unable to receive an invitation to JCRS. Delson also comments that the United States has such a vast area with favorable climate to benefit those suffering from tuberculosis, but it is a shame that the government will not fund...
Dates: 1911 October 23

Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00024
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Thank you letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is also thankful for Spivak’s generous interest in Rosche Schwartz’s case.

Dates: 1911 September 15

Letter from T. Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00018
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Handwritten thank you note from Mrs. Tenne Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak. Tenne thanks Spivak for the good JCRS has done so far on behalf of her husband. She trusts that her husband will be a good and successful patient.

Dates: 1911 November 25

Letter from Y. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0164.00008
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Handwritten letter from Mrs. Yetta Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Yetta thanks Spivak for the kindness he has shown her son. She admits that it has been impossible to provide her son with the care and attention he needs because her own health has been poor and she is under a doctor’s order as well. She hopes that JCRS has a happy new year.

Dates: 1911 September 25