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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 2774 Collections and/or Records:

Note, 1911 October 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00006
Abstract

Typed noted from C.D. Spivak that states that Dr. Schwatt reported through the phone that Max Schaeffer is very sick with a temperature of 103 degrees. Schwatt advised an early admission for Schaeffer.

Dates: 1911 October 18

Note, 1912 July 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0168.00004
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Note from C.D. Spivak that explains Mr. Ferstendig called his office and told him he is in bad condition. The note also advises to admit Ferstendig as an emeregency case next week.

Dates: 1912 July 8

Note, 1912 July 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00032
Abstract

Note regarding the ninety cents left behind from Hyman Daily after his death. The ninety cents was donated to the JCRS Treasurer and recorded in the G.B. of Life on page 1853.

Dates: 1912 July 25

Note from S.Y. to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00016
Abstract

Note from a doctor at the sanatorium with the initials S.Y. to C.D. Spivak. The doctor tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor's condition is bad and he recently had a hemorrhage. The doctor also tells Spivak that Dr. Schwatt thinks Schnoor will never be discharged.

Dates: 1912 January 25

Oral History Interview with Henry "Ruby" Rubenstein, 1979 April 2

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00043
Abstract

Interview covers Henry (aka Ruby) Rubenstein's arrival in Denver from Russia by himself at the age of 14. He was also a patient at JCRS and later an employee. He talks about his memories of Dr. Charles Spivak, patients, living and working at JCRS and JCRS events.

Dates: 1979 April 2

Patient #2705 See #4580, undated

 File
Identifier: B002.01.0108.0065
Abstract

JCRS Patient #2705 see #4580. This file is undated and contains one note, no additional documents.

Dates: undated

Patient #3475 Baruch Shapiro, 1916 January 4 - 1916 May 3

 File
Identifier: B002.01.0111.0154
Abstract

JCRS Patient #3475. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, and bills.

Dates: 1916 January 4 - 1916 May 3

Patient #3555 David Kronenberg, 1916 February 17 - 1917 December 22

 File
Identifier: B002.01.0112.0047
Abstract

JCRS Patient #3555. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, and bills.

Dates: 1916 February 17 - 1917 December 22

Patient #3927 Harry Davidson, 1917 February 16 - 1917 October 1

 File
Identifier: B002.01.0113.0143
Abstract

JCRS Patient #3927. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, and bills.

Dates: 1917 February 16 - 1917 October 1

Patient #3932 Theresa Cohen, 1917 February 19 - 1918 July 29

 File
Identifier: B002.01.0113.0148
Abstract

JCRS Patient #3932. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, and bills.

Dates: 1917 February 19 - 1918 July 29