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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 268 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, informing her husband, Harry Minden, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 20

Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 31

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, stating they cannot form an opinion about her husband's physical state, Harry Minden, after only 3 days in the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 31

Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Schwartzkoff, 1911 October 20

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0142.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ethel Schwartzkoff, informing her father, Harry Mindel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 October 20

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

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0162.00013
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Fannie Mendelson, informing her husband, 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 F. Rothenberg, 1913 May 02

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00036
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, apologizing for the delay on the reply, and that he is mailing the certificate of deposit for $140 to Mr. Hyman Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.

Dates: 1913 May 02

Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, 1919 November 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0166.00049
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, sending a receipt for the $7.5 donation sent to the JCRS. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1919 November 18

Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 February 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0134.00015
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Florence E. Shapiro, informing her the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Samuel Abrmowitz, Max Bieler, Morris Rabinowitz, and Fannie Kroll. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1911 February 22

Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0133.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Florence E. Shapiro, 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 G. Blumenthal, 1911 December 4

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00010
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband, 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 G. Blumenthal, 1912 April 25

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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0130.00012
Abstract

Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband is very sick and is not showing any signs of improvement. He also states his physicians in Maine did not realize how sick he was. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1912 April 25