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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. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman), 1906 November 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0210.00006
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman), on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman) that Mr. Abe Fishman, a member Mr. S. Fishman' Liberty Young Mens Ass'n. (Young Men's Liberty Association), has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 November 5

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. J. Walpert, 1906 September 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0170.00006
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. J. Walpert, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Walpert that Mr. Julius S. Myers has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 September 22

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Kirschner, 1906 January 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0107.00011
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Kirschner, on Jan. 18th, 1906. The letter is to inform Mr. Kirschner that he has been accepted as a patient to the sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 18

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Mallis (L. Mallis), 1906 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0134.00010
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Mallis (L. Mallis), on Oct. 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Mallis that Louis Fisher is not in the photo with the patients in front of the tank. If Mr. Mallis would like to buy the photo for 50 cents, he can. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 October 23

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Popper, 1906 May 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0141.00005
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Popper, on May 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Popper that Mr. William Schaffer has entered the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 May 15

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Rice, 1906 June 1

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0142.00004
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Rice, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Rice that Mr. Eli Greenbaum has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 June 1

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, 1906 January 15

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0105.00007
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Typed letter from JCSR to Mr. S. S. Garson, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Garson that JCRS has received his even date and that the bill was sent to Pittsburg for payment. The second paragraph reads that JCRS is sorry to inform that Mr. Bailin has passed away this morning, so there is no reason for Mr. Lorber reading the letter in his behalf. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 January 15

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, 1906 July 9

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0144.00014
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, on July 9, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Garson that JCRS has received the money order from Mr. M. Steinworzel of Toronto, Ont. The check for that amount is enclosed. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 July 9

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, 1906 September 19

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0203.00010
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, on Sept. 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Garson that a check for $16.50 is enclosed. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 September 19

Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, 1906 October 22

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0209.00005
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Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. S. Garson, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Garson that a check for $25.00 is enclosed for room and board of Morris Tobachnick. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.

Dates: 1906 October 22