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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 4452 Collections and/or Records:

Tenth Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1914

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0010.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on October 11, 1914, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1913, and ending December 31, 1913; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicated that 291 patients were treated in 1913. Includes statistical data about the patients (including age, occupation, and duration of disease), images of Ladies' Auxiliary officers, and...
Dates: 1914

Testimonial Dinner, 1937 May 26

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Identifier: B002.04.0340.0007.00001
Abstract

The attendees at a testimonial dinner honoring Charles Millerin New York City at the Hotel Astor on May 26, 1937 are shown sitting at tables.

Dates: 1937 May 26

The Ten Commandments, 1927

 File — Box B250.03.0002: Series B250.03 [Barcode: U186020748741]
Identifier: B250.03.0002
Abstract Oil painting "The Ten Commendments" by H. David Spivak who was the son of Dr. Charles David and Jennie Charsky Spivak. The painting was commissioned as a mural for the Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol Synagogue in Denver, Colorado. Haim David Spivak was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1893 and died in Denver, Colorado in 1932. He studied at the University of Denver, the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois and the Art Students League, New York. He was one of three co-founders of the Denver Artists...
Dates: 1927

Third Annual Report of The Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1907

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0003.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on January 29, 1907, and its operations and finances for the period of incorporation ending December 31, 1906; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that 151 patients were admitted in 1906. Includes images of the facility, statistical data about the patients (including initials, age, occupation, and duration of disease), and a list of all...
Dates: 1907

Thirteenth Annual Report, 1917

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0012.00001
Abstract Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on June 3, 1917, and its operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1916, and ending December 31, 1916; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak was the Secretary. Includes statistical data about the patients from 1904-1917 (including age, gender, and state of origin), images of affiliate officers, as well as telegrams and letters sent to the annual meeting. Published as volume...
Dates: 1917

Tower of Hope on JCRS Campus, between 1930-1950

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Identifier: B002.04.0341.0003.00001
Abstract

Tower of Hope entrance to the main building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver. Photograph appears in the brochure for the Fifteenth Annual conference of representatives of JCRS Auxiliaries, August 25-29, 1950.

Dates: between 1930-1950

Tri-Boro and St. Louis Auxiliary Buildings, between 1945-1955

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Identifier: B002.04.0341.0010.00001
Abstract

A photograph of the Doorway to Tri-Boro Dinning Hall and a photograph of the St. Louis Ladies Auxiliary building mounted on cardboard 11 x 14 inches with a slate colored cover.

Dates: between 1945-1955

Twenty-second Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1926

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Identifier: B002.05.01.0199.0023.00001
Abstract

Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual operations and finances for the period beginning January 1, 1925, and ending December 31, 1925; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. Includes images of new buildings, a new 135-foot water tank, and statistical data about patients for 1925. Published as volume 20, number 3 (July, August, September 1926) of The Sanatorium.

Dates: 1926

Void #1961 See Book, undated

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0147
Abstract

Void #1961. This file is undated and contains one note, no additional documents.

Dates: undated

Women Patients in Room, between 1945-1955

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Identifier: B002.04.0341.0008.00001
Abstract

Two women patients in beds in their room. Mounted on cardboard 10 x 13.5 inches.

Dates: between 1945-1955