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.
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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 4094 Collections and/or Records:
Ladies Auxiliaries Conference, 1947 November 23
The attendees at conference of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) Ladies Auxiliaries in New York City on November 23, 1947 are shown sitting and standing in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Letter, 1906 May 22
Handwritten letter from [illegible] signature to Dr. Spivak, on May 22, 1906. The letter indicates that the producer of the letter telephoned Dr. Spivak about Paul Cohen. The letter is signed, but [illegible].
Letter addresses to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 17
Letter addressed to C.D. Spivak. The letter is handwritten in Yiddish.
Letter form C.D. Spivak to B. Schradsky, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. B. Schradsky in Denver, Colorado, notifying him that Rose Barkar (Barkan) has been admitted to the JCRS, who Schradsky endorsed. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from A. B. Levine to JCRS, 1909 July 20
Handwritten letter from A. B. Levine to JCRS, July 20, 09. The letter informs JCRS that the emergency case #791 Anna Cohen, who was admitted July 6, 09, died this afternoon at 1:30 PM. Enclosed are a pair of gold earrings that belonged to her. The letter is signed A. B. Levine.
Letter from A. Goldberg to Dr. Spivak, 1906 February 14
Handwritten letter from A. Goldberg to Dr. Spivak, on Feb. 14, 1906. The letter inquires Dr. Spivak's help with admitting Mr. Goldberg's friend Susman Cholit to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed A. Goldberg.
Letter from A. Isaacs to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 17
Handwritten letter from A. Isaacs to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 17 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that $50.00 check is enclosed for Harry Weinstein from Dr. Wm. Hillkowitz. The letter is signed A. Isaacs.
Letter from A. Leener to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 23
Handwritten letter from A. Leener to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sep. 23, 1906. The letter inquires information of Mr. Fred's recovery and a status of when he will be able to travel home. The letter is signed A. Leener.
Letter from A. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 06
Handwritten letter from Abraham Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking about the health of his brother, Moses Rothenberg, because the last time they heard from him was when he was admitted to the sanatorium and that is worrying his mother. Letter is signed by Abe Rothenberg.
Letter from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 19
2 pages typed letter with Spring Valley Wine Co. letterhead from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, explaining to him that the Jewish Benevolent Society requested Tillie Gleaner to be admitted at the sanatorium. He says her husband came crying to his office saying she was very sick and wandering the streets of Denver. Letter is signed by A. Shapiro.