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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 314 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00007
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 9

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00007
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 September 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schnoor, 1911 September 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00005
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Henry Schnoor regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Schnoor that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Schnoor must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a...
Dates: 1911 September 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00009
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 November 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 July 10

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Identifier: B.002.01.0104.0168.00006
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Ferstendig was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 July 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00009
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to follow up with him about the current condition of patients Leon Frankel and Adolph Schkolnick according to the enclosed letters.

Dates: 1911 November 23

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 September 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0146.00035
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he will have to submit the matter to the Admission and Dismission Committee. Spivak tells Schwatt that he does not know what to do with her because there is no one else that can take care of her. Spivak hopes Schwatt meets with him and the committee to come to a decision.

Dates: 1914 September 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00025
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt telling him to kindly admit I. Greenberg as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Spivak tells Schwatt that Dr. E. Friedman reported that Greenberg had a hemorrhage last Saturday and is very sick.

Dates: 1911 September 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 August 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00018
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Mrs. Mary Leitman, Mr. Louis Simmons, and Miss Freda Zeigler were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak also mentions that Miss Sophie Lieberman's stay has been extended. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00025
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium expires on December 1, 1910.

Dates: 1910 November 14