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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 J.B. Fish, 1908 December 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00014
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, informing him Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1908 December 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 May 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1908 May 12

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0137.00002
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to acting superintendent M. Liebert, asking him to admit Sam Davis as an emergency case and discharge him as soon as the emergency symptoms are over. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0135.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Liebert, asking him to admit Tillie Gleaner immediately and discharge her when the emergency symptoms are over. He says she was not admitted to the National Hospital and Mrs. Levinson says she is in dying condition. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 August 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00003
Abstract

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

Dates: 1911 August 24

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. R. Smirnow, 1906 November 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Smirnow, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 November 8

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 June 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverman, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 10, 1911. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 June 9

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 July 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on August 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 July 17

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1912 May 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 1st. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 May 24

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00016
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, sending him a check for $2 loaned to the late Mr. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 23