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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 4117 Collections and/or Records:

Application of Isaac Aaronson to JCRS, 1905 August 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0070.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isaac Aaronson and dated August 15, 1905. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and is not signed. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back reads, "No. 123, Application of, Isaac Aaronson, Aug. 13/ 05, Date of Admission...
Dates: 1905 August 15

Application of Isaac Goldstein to JCRS, 1906 June 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0163.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isaac Goldstein and is dated June 20, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Isaac Goldstein. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 247, Case #162 (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 June 20

Application of Isaac Levenson to JCRS, 1906 May 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0144.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isaac Levenson and is dated May 12, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Isaac Levenson. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 227, Case #145 (crossed out)...
Dates: 1906 May 12

Application of Isick Aronson (Isaac Aaronson) to JCRS, 1906 January 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0104.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isaac Aaronson and is dated Jan 2/06. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and is signed "Isick Aaronson". The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 177, Case # 105, Application...
Dates: 1906 January 2

Application of Isick Aronson (Isaac Aaronson) to JCRS, 1906 January 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0104.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isaac Aaronson "Isick Aronson" and is dated Jan 2, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and is signed "Isick Aronson". The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 177,...
Dates: 1906 January 2

Application of Isidore Eichler to JCRS, 1906 March 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0120.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Isidore Eicher and is dated March 9, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Isidore Eicher. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 199, Case #129, Application of,...
Dates: 1906 March 9

Application of J. Cohen to JCRS, 1906 July 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0183.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for J. Cohen and is dated Jul 21, 1906. Information on the form does not include his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and is not signed. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 276, Case #169, Application of J....
Dates: 1906 July 21

Application of J. Zabrovsky to JCRS, 1906 March 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0130.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for J. Zabrovsky and is dated March 31, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed J. Zabrovsky. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 210, Case #139 (crossed out) 138,...
Dates: 1906 March 31

Application of Jacob Cohen to JCRS, 1906 July 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0176.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Jacob Cohen and is dated Jul 18, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed J. Cohen. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 266, Case #184, Application of Jacob...
Dates: 1906 July 18

Application of Jacob Cohen to JCRS, 1906 August 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0196.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Jacob Cohen and is dated Aug 20, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Jacob Cohen. The back of the form has sections titled "Report of Medical Advisory Board" and "Report of Executive Committee," both are blank. The middle section of the back is a form filled out by hand. It reads, "No. 294, Case# 184a, Application of Jacob...
Dates: 1906 August 20