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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 4252 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A., 1906 January 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0083.00011
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A., dated January 10, 1905. The letter notes that Hyman Wolfson is a patient with the JCRS, not the National Jewish Hospital. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 10

Letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A., 1910 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0083.00013
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Typed letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Hyman Wolfson. The letter is signed by C.D. Spivak.

Dates: 1910 February 24

Letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A., 1910 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0083.00014
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Holzman Lodge #315, O.B.A, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Hyman Wolfson. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 February 24

Letter from JCRS to Hon. Alfred J. Yost, 1906 January 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0108.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Hon. Alfred J. Yost, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Hon. Yost that Mr. Louis Levin, whom he endorsed, has been accepted as a patient to JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 15

Letter from JCRS to Hymano Wolfson, 1905 November 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0083.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Hyman Wolfson, dated November 29, 1905. The letter informs that Hyman Wolfson has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1905 November 29

Letter from JCRS to Isaac Aaronson, 1905 August 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0070.00002
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Isaac Aaronson, 1304 Grove St., City. The letter asks Mr. Aaronson to contact JCRS between two and four P.M. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom of the letter.

Dates: 1905 August 18

Letter from JCRS to Isaac Wilens, 2010 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0069.00016
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Isaac Wilens, dated February 24, 2010. The letter inquires about the status of Linna Teplisca. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 2010 February 24

Letter from JCRS to Isidore Satenstein, 1906 January 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0093.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Isidore Satenstein, dated January 30, 1906. The letter informs that Isidore Satenstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 30

Letter from JCRS to Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A., 1910 February 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0080.00009
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A., dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A. Siegel. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1910 February 24

Letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, 1905 July 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0061.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, dated July 24, 1905. The letter informs that Morris Kravitz has been admitted to the JCRs sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1905 July 24