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 3637 Collections and/or Records:
Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1911 August 12
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0026.00016
Overview
Check from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly. The check amounts to $5.41 to cover some of the funeral expenses for Abraham Kovalsky.
Dates:
1911 August 12
Check from C.D. Spivak to Wexler's Private Boarding House, 1911 September 16
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0151.00013
Overview
Check from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler of Wexler's Private Boarding House. The check pays for Henry Schnoor's boarding and amounts to $4.19.
Dates:
1911 September 16
Check from C.D. Spivak to Whitehead and Meyer, 1910 October 27
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Identifier: B002.01.0104.0148.00031
Overview
Check from C.D. Spivak to Whitehead and Meyer for $20.00 to cover Hyman Daily’s funeral expenses.
Dates:
1910 October 27
Check from C.D. Spivak to Whithead and Meyer, 1910 September 13
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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0107.00027
Overview
Bank check from C.D. Spivak addressed to Whitehead and Meyer for the cost of Emil Jusskowitz's funeral expenses. The total amount is $52.10 on the check, but Spivak is only paying a partial amount of the expenses.
Dates:
1910 September 13
Check from C.D. Spivak with amount left from F. Schneiderman, 1912 July 15
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Identifier: B002.01.0102.0139.00025
Overview
Check from C.D. Spivak and processed by S.F. Disraelly for the amount of $1.50 left from F. Schneiderman's personal belongings after his death.
Dates:
1912 July 15
Check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak, 1910 November 19
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0103.0107.00010
Overview
Voucher for a check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak. The amount is $50.00 to cover the cost of Mrs. Wilson’s board. The check is signed by Wilson.
Dates:
1910 November 19
Check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 1
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0103.0107.00012
Overview
Voucher for a check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak. The amount is $15.00 to cover the cost of Mrs. Wilson’s board. The check is signed by Wilson.
Dates:
1910 December 1
Check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 12
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0103.0107.00016
Overview
Voucher for a check from O.S. Good to C.D. Spivak. The amount is $15.00 to cover the cost of Mrs. Wilson’s board. The check is signed by Wilson.
Dates:
1910 December 12
Contract, 1910 February 22
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0103.0154.00004
Overview
Small contract that states C.D. Spivak gave Sam Schmittmeyer $3.00 to cover one week of rent. Schmittmeyer signed the contract.
Dates:
1910 February 22
Contract and Note, 1910 February 26
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Identifier: B002.01.0103.0154.00005
Overview
Small contract that states Sam Schmittmeyer promises to pay $3.00 to C.D. Spivak within thirty days. Schmittmeyer signed the contract. There is also a note that states Schmittmeyer is supposed to work at Thompson’s Grocery on February 29th, 1910.
Dates:
1910 February 26