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 4249 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D Spivak, 1912 January 2
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that he wrote to him three weeks ago asking for his son's trunk and belongings. Stitch asks Spivak to attend to his request.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 3
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch enclosed a money order for $5.73. Stitch asks Spivak to send the trunk to S. Schmalansky in New York and send the key to him.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 21
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that four weeks ago he sent money to have Herman Stitch’s trunk sent to New York. Stitch tells Spivak that he has not received an answer and would like Spivak to attend to the matter.
Letter from A. Zederbaum to C.D. Spivak, 1905 August 16
Handwritten letter from A. Zederbaum to C.D. Spivak, dated August 16, 1905. The letter is written to provide details of examination of Edward Lipkin, and notes that he is sicker than he appears. It is signed A. Zederbaum.
Letter from Ab Aisenberg to Doctor Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 January 27
Handwritten letter from Ab Aisenberg to Doctor Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Jan 27th 1907. The letter informs Doctor Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak) that Mr. Aisenberg is in very bad health and has nowhere to go. Mr. Aisenberg was staying with Mr. Levy but could not pay for his board so he was asked to leave. Mr. Aisenberg hopes that Doctor Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak) will help him out. The letter is signed Ab Aisenberg.