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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 39 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 December 4

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00009
Abstract

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

Dates: 1911 December 4

Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Solitovksy, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joe Solitovksy, 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 L. Bloch, 1911 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00007
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch, informing her Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were 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. Baron, 1908 December 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00016
Abstract

2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Baron, explaining to him that Jacob Chayet is feeling better and has no fever, so they can't extend his stay in the sanatorium given the wait list of people waiting to get in. He did extend until January 15, 1909, though. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1908 December 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Gloverman, 1908 September 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0144.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Michael Gloverman, informing his cousin, Jacob Chayet, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1908 September 10

Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 February 16

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 February 16

Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 October 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00019
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 4

Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Mendelson, 1911 October 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Mendelson, informing her son, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the botom.

Dates: 1911 October 30

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Silverberg, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0138.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Silverberg, informing his brother, Morris Silverberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Weingarten, 1911 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00009
Abstract

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

Dates: 1911 August 24