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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 H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0126.00022
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1913 January 21

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00020
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 April 18

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00012
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, saying he turned $5.20 to his officer that belonged to the late D. Steinberg, and Mr. Wang says he borrowed $3 from him. He asks to get the money back. Letter is singed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1911 October 11

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00013
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Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Blumenthal is very ill and he does not expect him to last long. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 July 16

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00024
Abstract

Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Blumenthal left $6, a money order for $25, a pin, and one Russian rubel. He died on July 21 at 10 AM, and he left no message. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1912 August 6

Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0129.00008
Abstract

2 pages typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him David Sutton's physical examination. He states during his residency there was no cough, no expectoration, appetite was good, and normal temperature. He says Sutton's heart increased in the size, and maybe that's why he advised him to go to a warmer climate. He asks what's Sutton's current condition. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.

Dates: 1914 January 20

Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 May 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00003
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A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, of the United States Grand Lodge Independent Order Brith Abraham, to Dr. C. D. Spivak on Independent Order Brith Abraham letterhead. Mr. Schoen asks that Dr. Spivak consider Jacob Goldstein's application for admittance to JCRS. The letter is signed by Mr. Schoen.

Dates: 1906 May 18

Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 June 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00007
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A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, to President Philip Hillkowitz, JCRS, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Schoen asks President Hillkowitz to assist Jacob Goldstein to get admitted in another Denver hospital as he cannot be accepted into JCRS. The letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.

Dates: 1906 June 12

Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 September 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00009
Abstract

Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Fish to Dr. Spivak, writing Jacob Chayet's physical examination. Letter is unsigned.

Dates: 1908 September 14

Letter from JCRS to Erste Stanislauer Lodge, 1906 November 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0088.00011
Abstract

A typed letter on JCRS letterhead to M. Fingerey, Erste Stanislauer Lodge, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Fingerey is asked to inform the office at JCRS of the whereabouts of Mr. Goldstein as JCRS has lost track of him. The letter is unsigned with the word "Secretary" typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 November 16