Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
Person
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 72 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 26
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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0109.00010
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Handwritten letter from Dr. H. Schwatt to Dr. C.D. Spivak regarding the belongings found on Louis Klatzkin at the time of his death. He lists $10.45 in cash, one watch, and one ring left by Klatzkin when he died on July 14th, 1910.
Dates:
1910 July 26
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 November 7
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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0109.00016
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Handwritten letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak regarding the pictures and Russian book requested from Isidore Klatzkin. Schwatt tells Spivak that he is unable to locate the items because they must be claimed within thirty days upon the death of the patient.
Dates:
1910 November 7
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 23
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Identifier: B002.01.0103.0116.00009
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed $1.25 which was left behind from Julius Shapiro who died on December 19, 1910.
Dates:
1910 December 23
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 1
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Identifier: B002.01.0103.0099.00021
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed the personal belongings of the late George Hoffman who died at the sanatorium on July 2, 1911. Schwatt lists one watch, one pair of glasses, a receipt for $3.00, and $6.00 in cash.
Dates:
1911 August 1
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00019
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.
Dates:
1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 12
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0038.00017
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $5.38 was found to belong to Sam Barsky who passed away at the sanatorium on June 16, 1911. There is a handwritten note that states Mr. I. Hurwitz brought a gold ring which was left with him.
Dates:
1911 June 12
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak , 1910 September 22
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00026
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that two watches and ninety cents in cash were left behind from Hyman Daily after his death.
Dates:
1910 September 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0036.00015
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Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed Samuel Goldfine’s personal belongings including: one watch, one fountain pen, one ring, and one pair of glasses.
Dates:
1912 January 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 1
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0031.00014
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Feldman left behind one watch and $7.00 after he passed away.
Dates:
1911 August 1
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 12
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0026.00013
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Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $5.41 was left behind from A. Kovalsky after his death.
Dates:
1911 June 12