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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 Mr. Harry Miller, 1906 August 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0172.00004
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, on August 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller to call Dr. Spivak's office as soon as convenient between two and four P.M. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 August 6

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, 1906 August 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0172.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the steward within two days from date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 August 24

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry N. Steinberg, 1906 April 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0131.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry N. Steinberg, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinberg that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium. By presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 April 23

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weber, 1906 June 12

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0143.00004
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weber, on June 12, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Weber to present himself at Dr. Hillkowitz' office, between eleven and twelve A.M. and two and four P.M. for examination before admission to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 12

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weber, 1906 June 14

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0143.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weber, on June 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and by bringing this letter to the Superintendent within two days from date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 14

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weinstein, 1906 October 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0195.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weinstein, on Oct. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Harry Weinstein that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, at to present this letter within two days to the Superintendent to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 October 10

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weinstein, 1907 July 8

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0195.00018
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weinstein, on July 8, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Harry Weinstein that JCRS has received from Mr. Bogen a check for $10.00 to buy clothing. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1907 July 8

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Wilson, 1906 June 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0148.00003
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Wilson, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Wilson that Mr. Ernest Oppi has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 1

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Henry Waksman, 1906 November 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0215.00006
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Henry Waksman, on Nov. 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Waksman that Miss Annie Herman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 November 26

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Herman Protas, 1906 March 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0111.00008
Abstract

Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Herman Protas, March 29, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Protas that he will be terminated April 5th, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 March 29