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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 Malie Rimland (Mollie Rimland) to JCRS, 1906 August 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0203.00005
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Malie Rimland (Mollie Rimland) and is dated Aug 26, 1906. Information on the form includes her age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Yiddish signature. 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. 304,...
Dates: 1906 August 26

Application of Malvin Roth to JCRS, 1906 March 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0126.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Malvin Roth and is dated March 12, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Miss Malvin Roth. 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. 206, Case # 140, Application...
Dates: 1906 March 12

Application of Marcus Bernstein to JCRS, 1905 May 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0178.00001
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Marcus Bernstein and is dated May 2, 1905. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Marcus Bernstein. 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. 83, Application of Marucs...
Dates: 1905 May 2

Application of Marcus Bernstein to JCRS, 1906 August 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0178.00003
Abstract Second application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Marcus Bernstein and is dated Jul 10 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. 268, Case #166 (crossed...
Dates: 1906 August 10

Application of Matilda Haberman to JCRS, 1906 August 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0190.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Matilda Haberman and is dated Aug 8, 1906. Information on the form includes her age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed in Yiddish. 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. 287, Case #185, Application of...
Dates: 1906 August 6

Application of Max Brown to JCRS, 1906 April 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0129.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Max Brown and is dated March 14, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Max Brown. 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. 209, Case 114, Application of, Max...
Dates: 1906 April 14

Application of Max Brown to JCRS, 1906 April 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0132.00007
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Max Brown and is dated April 12, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Max Brown. 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. 212, Case #134 (crossed out) 133,...
Dates: 1906 April 12

Application of Max Feldstein to JCRS, 1906 September 7

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0205.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Max Feldstein and is dated Sep 7, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Max Feldstein. 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. 306, Application of Max Feldstein,...
Dates: 1906 September 7

Application of Max Muchnick to JCRS, 1906 August 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0198.00002
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Max Muchnick and is dated Aug 23, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Yiddish signature. 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. 297, Case# 195, Application of...
Dates: 1906 August 23

Application of Max Zezner to JCRS, 1906 June 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0167.00003
Abstract Application for admittance to JCRS filled out by hand for Max Zezner and is dated June 29, 1906. Information on the form includes his age, birth place, occupation, residence, marital status, children's ages, nearest relatives, and signed Max Zezner. 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. 251, Case #171, Application of Max...
Dates: 1906 June 29