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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 268 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. S. Solomon, 1911 October 16

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0131.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Solomon, informing them Anna Rosenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Shapiro, 1912 November 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Shapiro, stating they won't discharge Daniel Goldberg for now. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 November 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1910 November 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 November 23

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 June 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverman, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 10, 1911. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 June 9

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 July 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on August 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 July 17

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00010
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1912 May 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 1st. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 May 24

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00004
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 24

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 September 11

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00010
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 September 11

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00016
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, sending him a check for $2 loaned to the late Mr. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 23