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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 420 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 December 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00010
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that $2.84 was left behind from his son after he passed away.

Dates: 1911 December 8

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.L. Kalman, 1912 January 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00017
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.L. Kalman. Spivak tells Kalman that Henry Schnoor is not doing well. Spivak also tells Kalman that Schnoor had a hemorrhage and is confined to his bed. Spivak continues to say that the superintendent of JCRS believes Schnoor has a little chance of leaving the hospital alive.

Dates: 1912 January 26

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.S. Greenstein, 1910 August 3

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00015
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A.S. Greenstein informing him that Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 August 3

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Batchofsky, 1911 September 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0154.00009
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Bernard Batchofsky informing him that his wife, Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Batchofsky’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 September 28

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Cohen, 1910 December 13

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0155.00007
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Cohen informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 December 13

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Loebel, 1910 May 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0104.00005
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. Beckie Loebel, informing her that her husband, Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 May 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor, 1911 September 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00010
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ben Schnoor informing him that his father, Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schnoor’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 September 5

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor, 1912 February 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00021
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Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor. Spivak tells Schnoor that the exact date and time of death for his father, Henry Schnoor occurred on Thursday, February 22 at 4:00 AM. Spivak also tells Schnoor that Henry was buried on Friday, February 23 at 3:00 PM. Spivak assures Benjamin that JCRS did everything for Henry during his stay at the sanatorium, as well as his last hours on earth.

Dates: 1912 February 29

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00004
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Banjamin Wigatow regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Wigatow that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the JCRS extends an invitation to come to the sanatorium. Spivak also provides instructions when accepting the offer. Wigatow must present the letter to the superintendent of JCRS within two days and between the hours of 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays. He also writes a...
Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow, 1912 March 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0158.00009
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow. Spivak tells Wigatow that his stay at the sanatorium will terminate on Friday, March 29th. Spivak also explains that Wigatow entered the sanatorium to repair his shattered health which JCRS has given him the necessary means to fight off his tuberculosis. Spivak also tells Wigatow that JCRS considers graded work one of the remedial measures and Wigatow refused to perform the work assigned to him by his physician. Spivak tells Wigatow that because...
Dates: 1912 March 27