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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 394 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00012
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.

Dates: 1912 March 25

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00008
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.

Dates: 1912 April 15

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00014
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.

Dates: 1912 October 4

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00016
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Fanny Reeder did not complain any more or any less than other patients at the sanatorium. He also says that Reeder gained four pounds within the past two months, but lost a few pounds since her admission. Schwatt also does not recommend that she return to Chicago, but is unsure how long she should reside at the sanatorium. Schwatt finishes the letter by stating that he has nothing against Reeder and she can stay at the...
Dates: 1912 October 14

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00020
Abstract Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Reeder has been a patient since October 16th, 1911 and she has not shown any improvement in her condition. Schwatt continues to say that Reeder’s case is progressively slow and there is no likelihood for her improvement from sanatorium treatment. Schwatt tells Spivak that if she can be financially supported by the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago, she should remain in Denver. Schwatt also believes Reeder is not capable of working...
Dates: 1912 November 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 May 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00030
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a check from the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago for a total of $22.60 to cover the travel expenses of Fanny Reeder.

Dates: 1913 May 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00011
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.

Dates: 1912 March 22

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00019
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.

Dates: 1912 February 22

Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00003
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Handwritten letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs introduces Mr. Schkolnick to Spivak and tells him that he is a worthy case for the sanatorium. Jacobs also tells Spivak that $100.00 has been collected for his case. He asks Spivak to take an interest in Schkolnick’s case.

Dates: 1911 October 5

Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00022
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Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs thanks Spivak for taking care of Mrs. Leitman and the good work that JCRS does. Jacobs also states that his society has accrued over $60.00 to purchase a rail road ticket for Mrs. Leitman’s return home.

Dates: 1910 September 9