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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 235 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Mendelson, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Mendelson, informing her son, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the botom.

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Paul, 1911 August 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0139.00004
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Paul, informing her husband, Ruben Paul, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Paul, 1911 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0139.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rose Paul, explaining to her they needed the secretary of the lodge to send him a letter informing about Ruben Paul's admittance to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 September 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1911 October 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rabbi Idel Idelson, informing him Harry Minden and Simon Davidson were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Alterman, 1911 October 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0163.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sophia Alterman, informing her son, Jacob Alterman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0167.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Samuel Dorf, informing him Bailie Siegel was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.

Dates: 1911 November 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Gelber, 1912 November 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00013
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. Gelber, informing him about Morris Shapiro's letter and that they won't discharge Daniel Goldberg for now.

Dates: 1912 November 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Lynch and F. Hellin, 1919 October 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00048
Abstract

The paper contains two letters sent on the same date, the first one is from Dr. Spivak to Sam Lynch, stating they have written to S.F. Disraelly and he called saying he did receive the letter and the $15 sent. The cost of the grave repair was $7.5 so the remaining $7.5 were turned over to the treasury of the JCRS. The second letter is from Dr. Spivak to Frances Hellin, and has the same content as the letter to Sam Lynch.

Dates: 1919 October 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Mendelson, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00009
Abstract

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

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Mendelson, 1911 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00016
Abstract

2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Mendelson, informing his stay at the sanatorium will be terminated on January 12, 1912, because he disobeyed one of the rules of the sanatorium: everyone who is able should do a certain amount of work. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 26