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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. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), 1907 August 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0153.00023
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), on August 15, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttman (Mr. Guttmann) that a receipt is enclosed from the B.M.H. Cemetery Association. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1907 August 15

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1914 January 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0109.00011
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, January 6, 1914. The letter is inquiring Sam Goldberg's whereabouts. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1914 January 6

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 August 27

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0203.00006
Abstract Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on August 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that this has been the most remarkable case the Sanatorium as ever had. The Rimland Family showed up with their two children, whom are being looked after by the Sanatorium. JCRS is not happy about this family being "dumped" in Denver, CO but are willing to help the family out. Mr. Rimland was taken to the hospital while Mollie Rimland was admitted to the Sanatorium. The two kids were taken to...
Dates: 1906 August 27

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 August 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0203.00008
Abstract Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on August 29, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Julius Guttmann that the check for $24.00 has been received and put towards the Rimland family. The two children are at St. Vincent's Home and Mrs. Rimland is at a boardinghouse. JCRS is very curious as to what Julius Guttmann thought when sending the whole family. JCRS cannot have children on the premise with fifty sick people. JCRS asks Julius Guttmann to give JCRS an account of his psyche on the...
Dates: 1906 August 29

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 October 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0209.00006
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Tobachnick has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 October 22

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1907 February 21

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0214.00008
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on Feb. 21, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann the outcome of the Rimland family. The children were place in Mt. St. Vincent's home. The father, Meyer Rimland, is in the Sanatorium as well as the mother, Mollie Rimland until late because they left for Aiken, S.C. JCRS has paid out the $44.00 which they received from Mr. Guttmann. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1907 February 21

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 June 11

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0153.00009
Abstract Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Philip Bartmasser was in critical condition and had a nurse stay with him until his last breath. Mr. Bartmasser was not in pain when he passed. JCRS thanks Mr. Guttmann for the $150.00 and sympathizes with him for the weather in St. Louis. JCRS informs Mr. Guttmann that they are gathering information of their patients, as requested, and sending photographs along with the information. The...
Dates: 1906 June 11

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 June 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0153.00012
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Bartmasser did not have $30.00 but he did have $2.25. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Bartmasser was buried according to the orthodox rites at the Mount Nebo Cemetery of Denver. Enclosed with the letter is the testimonials from patients of JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 15

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 June 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0153.00013
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Philip Bartmasser's death certificate is enclosed, along with the bill of B.M.H. Cemetery Association of $25.00 for funeral expenses. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 18

Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1907 June 24

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0153.00015
Abstract Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 24th, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that JCRS has received his letter from the 18th. The letter continues by following up the letter JCRS had received from M. A. Saly, including information about Mr. Bartmasser's funeral expenses. The letter concludes with informing Mr. Guttmann that if the family would like to issue a stone or monument upon Mr. Bartmasser's grave, they will have to pay an extra fee. The letter is not signed, but...
Dates: 1907 June 24