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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 H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 November 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0132.00012
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Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for the information about the grave of Benj. Fleischman. He also states S.F. Disraelly sent him a letter and will send him a picture of the grave. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.

Dates: 1923 November 8

Letter from H. G. Klein to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 08

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0167.00002
Abstract

Handwritten letter from H. G. Klein to Dr. Spivak, certifying Bailie Siegel has tuberculosis and should be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by H. G. Klein M. D.

Dates: 1911 September 08

Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0169.00006
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Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from Rev. H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letters from Jacob Schoen and Moe Kutner and stating Tony Friedman is an applicant from New Jersey and not New York. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky and has a handwritten P.S. in Yiddish.

Dates: 1911 November 24

Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00003
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Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, introducing Sam Mendelson. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.

Dates: 1911 September 26

Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00018
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, asking about Morris Wang's condition, becuase he hadn't written to his family. He also asks if it's possible to send him East. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.

Dates: 1912 January 1

Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 June 03

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00008
Abstract

2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting his son, Moses Rothenberg, to the sanatorium and that he is a member of Jesurun Lodhe #140 I.O.B.S. He also sends a subscription with a $5 money order. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.

Dates: 1907 June 03

Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 January 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00013
Abstract

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking him to not send Moses Rothenerg back home because she will have to bury him if he goes back. She says she will send the JCRS $2 every week to mantain her son there. Letter is signed by Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg.

Dates: 1908 January 15

Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00018
Abstract

Handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, stating the order of the I.O.S.B. is out of existence for over two years, but the order number was Jeshurun Lodge 140 Independent Order Sons of Benjamin. The secretary name was M. Englander, #1135 Wyrtle Ave Walnut Hills. Letter is signed by H. Rothenberg.

Dates: 1911 October 22

Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00026
Abstract

2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. His mother is sick and hearing this news will make her happy. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.

Dates: 1912 February 20

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00015
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 December 25