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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 Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 5

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0193.00003
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 5th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. M. Perlman (Mr. Mike Perlman) is the son-in-law of Mr. S. Robinson, an excellent Hebrew schollar (scholar). Mr. Robinson is getting old and is supporting his daughter, the new born and Mr. Perlman. The letter asks Dr. Spivak to please admit Mr. Perlman. The letter is signed Jos Barondess.

Dates: 1906 September 5

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 23

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0193.00007
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 23rd, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he is glad Mr. Perlman is improving. The letter concludes with informing Dr. Spivak that Mr. Barondess has promised Mr. Marrinoff (Mr. Marinoff) that after election time, Mr. Barondess will go out and hustle for some money for the institution. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 October 23

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 10

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0215.00003
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 10th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak about a letter introducing Annie Herman two months earlier. The letter is to remind Dr. Spivak of Annie Herman's case and to please admitt her as soon as possible. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 November 10

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 17

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0215.00005
Abstract

Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 17th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he is very sorry to hear about Annie Herman's condition. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 November 17

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 30

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0215.00011
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 30th, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for admitted Annie Herman. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 November 30

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, 1906 April 26

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0147.00004
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Handwritten letter from Jospeh Barondess to Dr. Spivak, on March 26, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Benjamin Feinberg had been a patient of JCRS about a year ago and had since recovered to return to his hometown. The letter inquires that Mr. Feinberg return to JCRS because his cough has returned. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 April 26

Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, 1906 September 18

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0215.00001
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, on Sept. 18th, 1906. The letter introduces Miss Annie Herman, a niece of Benjamin Schweitzer, an associate of United Garment Workers of America. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Schweitzer and Mr. Henry Waksman are by Mr. Barondess's side as he types this letter. They all three ask fo JCRS to move Miss Annie Herman up the line for admittance. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.

Dates: 1906 September 18

Letter from Joseph Barondess to JCRS, 1905 September 29

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0079.00002
Abstract

Handwritten letter from Joseph Barondess to JCRS, dated September 29, 1905. The letter is in introduction and endorsement of Benjamin Feinman, who has pulmonary tuberculosis and is in need of a stay at a sanatorium. The letter is signed by Joseph Barondess.

Dates: 1905 September 29

Letter from Joseph Barondess to JCRS, 1905 November 6

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0079.00007
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Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to JCRS, dated November 6, 1905. The letter gives thanks for the admission of Benjamin Feinman to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Joseph Barondess.

Dates: 1905 November 6

Letter from Joseph Solotovsky to JCRS, 1905 July 28

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Identifier: B002.01.0097.0067.00001
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Handwritten letter from JCRS Joseph Solotovsky to JCRS, dated July 28, 1905. The letter endorses the application of Joseph Braverman. The letter is signed Joseph Solotovsky.

Dates: 1905 July 28