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 4092 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, informing his son, Moses Rothenberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 June 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, thanking him for donating to the sanatorium, and sending a receipt. He also states Moses Rothenberg is content and cheerful. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, asking the name of the Lodge of the Order I.O.S.B., its number, and the correct name of the secretary and his address. He also states they could not obtain that information from his son, Moses Rothenberg, who filed an application on October 12. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1912 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, informing his son, Moses Rothenberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, sending him a certificate of deposit for $140 and $22.60 cash that belonged to the deceased Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schnoor, 1911 September 5
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 May 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, dated May 5, 1911. The letter instructs to admit Jonas Lebowitz at once as an emergency case, and to discharge him as soon as emergency symptoms disappear. It further notes to make out an application form and send as soon as convenient. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt telling him to kindly admit I. Greenberg as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Spivak tells Schwatt that Dr. E. Friedman reported that Greenberg had a hemorrhage last Saturday and is very sick.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 9
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to admit Schwartz as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt that the patient just arrived from Seattle and Mrs. Lorber has been kind enough to take her to several boarding houses as she has been refused admission everywhere else on account of her physical condition.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 September 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he will have to submit the matter to the Admission and Dismission Committee. Spivak tells Schwatt that he does not know what to do with her because there is no one else that can take care of her. Spivak hopes Schwatt meets with him and the committee to come to a decision.