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 4252 Collections and/or Records:
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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00037
Abstract
The Garfinkel and Ritter of New York, New York Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Isidor Bronfin stands far right and Dr. Charles Spivak stands fifth from the right. Bed plaque says, ''ENDOWED BY GARFINKEL AND RITTER, NEW YORK, N.Y., 1925.'' The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The...
Dates:
after 1926
Item
Identifier: B063.03.0035.00020
Abstract
A bed dedication ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Left to right: Dr. Charles D. Spivak, a founder of the JCRS, Louis Robinson, five unidentified individuals, and Dr. Isidor Bronfin. A man holds the bed plaque that says: ''In memory of, Beloved Cecele Goldston, Beloved daughter of, Sophie and Jack Goldston, 1912-1918.'' The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of...
Dates:
after 1918
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Identifier: B002.01.0332.0001.00001
Abstract
Gravestone rubbing of Hanna G. Levinson (Annie Levinson). The gravestone rubbing created an image of two floral ornaments, Yiddish text, and says: "Hanna G. Levinson, Died Nov 30, 1905, Age 42 years." The rubbing image was folded multiple times over time and decomposition is occurring. The item had been flattened and is rehoused in an oversized flat box. This item belongs to Annie Levinson's patient file: "B002.01.0097.0202.00032, patient #301." The gravestone itself was created by Bayha and...
Dates:
1928-1986
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0097.0202.00032
Abstract
Gravestone rubbing of Hanna G. Levinson (Annie Levinson). The gravestone rubbing created an image of two floral ornaments, Yiddish text, and says: "Hanna G. Levinson, Died Nov 30, 1905, Age 42 years." The rubbing image was folded multiple times over time and decomposition is occurring. The item had been flattened and is rehoused in an oversized flat box. This item belongs to Annie Levinson's patient file: "B002.01.0097.0202.00032, patient #301." The gravestone itself was created by Bayha...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1906 - 1940
Item
Identifier: B002.04.0340.0002.00001
Abstract
Group of men and one woman at a lunch meeting. The photograph is mounted on cardboard.
Dates:
between 1930-1939
Item
Identifier: B063.03.0035.00042
Abstract
A group of people at the National Conference of Jewish Social Services. Dr. Hillkowitz (standing center), Dr. Bronfin (4th from left squatting), and Dr. Charles Spivak (squatting center) are pictured in the photograph. Dr. Spivak was a founder of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver,...
Dates:
circa 1925
Item
Identifier: B002.04.0215.0007.00001
Abstract
A group of people stand in front of the New York Pavilion at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Charles Spivak is pictured in the front row, eighth from the right. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanitorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Dates:
1910-1919
File
Identifier: B002.04.0360.0005
Scope and Contents
Photographs of patients, staff, and Boards, including photographs of Dr. Hilkowitz in World War I uniform.
Dates:
1904-1950
Item
Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00016
Abstract
Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz on his prescription notepad. The note is referring to L. Ressman on Jan 16. The note reads the cost of shipping Dave Bailin's body through Pacific Express, at $148.00. The note is signed Philip Hillkowitz.
Dates:
1906 January 16
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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00035
Abstract
The Hebrew Sisters Aid Society of Washington D.C. Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Charles Spivak can be seen to the right in the back of the crowd. Bed plaque says, ''ENDOWED BY, THE HEBREW SISTERS AID SOCIETY, WASHINGTON, D. C., 1924The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The...
Dates:
after 1926
