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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 366 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 July 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0149.00010
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Letter from. C.D. Spivak to H.Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that he just sent an admission letter to Mrs. Leitman. Spivak says that Leitman will be kept at the sanatorium for one month of observation and if she is not suffering from tuberculosis she will be discharged.

Dates: 1910 July 27
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1499 and #1565 Mary Leitman

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0171.00010
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 November 21
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1989 and #47 Max Schaeffer

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00005
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Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Herman Stitch applicant #33 and Ben J. Wigatow applicant #35 were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1970 and #33 Herman Stitch

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00005
Abstract Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Henry Schnoor regarding his admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak is pleased to inform Schnoor 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. Schnoor 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 September 5
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1962 Henry Schnoor

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 April 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00010
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended Reeder’s stay at the sanatorium for two months.

Dates: 1912 April 24
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1964 Fanny Reeder

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 October 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00015
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt for more details about Reeder’s case before he follows up with the Jewish Aid Society in Chicago. For example, Spivak asks Schwatt if Reeder complained while she was at JCRS, if her condition improved, and if he recommended that she return to Chicago.

Dates: 1912 October 9
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1964 Fanny Reeder

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 November 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00019
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak enclosed a letter from F. Taussig and asks Schwatt to respond to the letter.

Dates: 1912 November 20
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1964 Fanny Reeder

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 December 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0153.00022
Abstract

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak enclosed a letter from F. Taussig. Spivak asks Schwatt to talk to Reeder about the letter as well.

Dates: 1912 December 14
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1964 Fanny Reeder

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that David Gordon, M. Belfor, and S. Weininger were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 9
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1963 David Gordon

Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0152.00013
Abstract Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak does not want to pile on any more work for Dr. Schwatt, but asks that whenever a patient leaves the sanatorium on their own accord, Schwatt should write Spivak a small note about the situation. Spivak tells Schwatt that he cannot find any record as to why David Gordon left the sanatorium, but understands from another source that he left because of the altitude. Spivak tells Schwatt that it would have been a great advantage to JCRS if they had a...
Dates: 1912 March 26
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B002, Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Records / Patient Records / Box 104 - Patient admit dates: March 1911-November 1911 / JCRS Patient #1963 David Gordon

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