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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 107 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Sutton, 1912 April 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00004
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to David Sutton, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on amy 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 April 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00017
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Sam Mendelson's stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on January 1st, 1912. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 December 26

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 January 2

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00018
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Jacob Chayet was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 January 2

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 August 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0139.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to admit Ruben Paul as an emergency case. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 31

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Barney Greenfield, Max Eisen, Daniel Goldberg, and Sam Margolis. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 February 15

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00021
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking his opinion on Daniel Goldberg's case. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1913 January 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00026
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to notify Daniel Goldberg his stay in the sanatorium has been extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1913 January 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00004
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Morris Silverberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 November 23

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00018
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Hyman Steiner, Max Bieler, and Benj. Fleischman. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 3