Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
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 3116 Collections and/or Records:
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Handwritten note that reads "App 1958 see #2056." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "This is to certify that Harry Minden is suffering of consumption and is not able to do any work. Dr. Reinhart Mts. West S. Dispensary Physician."
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1947 see #2516." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note in pencil that reads "App 1767 See #2054." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "App 1773 See 2398." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note, 1912 July 25
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.
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1929 see 5412." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Typed note that reads "Entered in patients book this $24.43 and $6.07 which was turned over by Dr. Schwatt should be paid to Mr. Disraelly." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note from D. Fainberg, 1911 October 20
Typed note that reads "We the undersigned know that Mr. Wang loaded $2 to Mr. Steinberg just before his death which was not returned to him." Note is signed by David Fainberg.
Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1908 May 12
Handwritten note from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, saying Max Bieler has an hemorrhage and should be admitted to the sanatorium for about a week, there is nothing alarming in his condition. Note is signed by E. Friedman.