Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
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 3915 Collections and/or Records:
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "app 1925 see #2526." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "This is to certify that Harry Minden is suffering of consumption and is not able to do any work. Dr. Reinhart Mts. West S. Dispensary Physician."
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1947 see #2516." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note, 1907 April 16
Handwritten note, on ap 16/07, of Smirnow's report: "She (Carrie Hruschka) is not doing well, she cannot leave the Sanatorium for 3 or 4 months of yet-She is in need of funds, [illegible] signature."
Note, 1912 July 8
Typed excerpt from letter to Dr. Schwatt, on July 8/12. The excerpt from letter answers the inquiry about Lottie Laude. Miss Laude was an emergency case and died June 2, 1906. All information about her is missing, except that she is a female. The excerpt from the letter is not signed.
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Handwritten note, undated: "app missing."
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Typed note, undated, informing the recipient " Except from letter to Dr. Schwatt July 8, 1912 asking for information. Lizzie Lippman. We know about her just as much as we know about the previous case (Lottie Lande)." The note is not signed.
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Handwritten note, undated and unsigned: "264?."
Note, 1907 October 12
Handwritten note from [illegible] signature, on Oct 12 1907. The note informs the recipient that Mr. Albert Herrman, inmate in the Sanatorium from Nov. 9 1906 to Sept. 2 1907, does not know who Mrs. L. Harris is. The note is signed [illegible] signature.
Note from A. D. Diamond
Handwritten note from A. D. Diamond, undated. The note informs the recipient that the applicant Max Brown was admitted on March 14 and discharged on March 29, as an Emergency Case; this is a second application. The note is signed A. D. Diamond.