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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 89 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Leitman, 1910 August 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00021
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Louis Leitman informing him that his wife, Mrs. Mary Leitman was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Leitman’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Ferstendig, 1912 July 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0168.00005
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Max Ferstendig regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Ferstendig that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Ferstendig must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and to telephone the sanatorium that way the carriage will be at the end of the car line to...
Dates: 1912 July 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 August 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00017
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. Mary Leitman informing her she was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak instructs Leitman to present his letter to H. Schwatt between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schaeffer, 1911 November 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00008
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Max Schaeffer regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Schaeffer that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Schaeffer must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a...
Dates: 1911 November 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Stern, 1911 November 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00013
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Max Stern informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 November 21

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow informing him that his brother, Banjamin Wigatow was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Wigatow’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport, 1910 December 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00002
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Nathan Rapaport regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Rapaport that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Rapaport must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a...
Dates: 1910 December 13

Letter from C.D. Spivak to N.P. Levin, 1910 May 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0104.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Dr. N.P. Levin informing him that Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel' stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 May 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein, 1908 January 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0150.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Siegelstein and the members of his worthy institution that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1908 January 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.S. Kaplan, 1911 October 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0165.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.S. Kaplan informing him that Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak assures Kaplan that everything will done to make Schkolnick as comfortable as possible. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 17