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 Abraham Lipsin to C.D. Spivak, 1905 August 9
Handwritten letter from Abraham Lipsin to C.D. Spivak, dated August 9, 1905. The letter is addressed to C.D. Spivak, and requests that he personally put in a good work for Abraham Lipsin at the committee meeting that evening for his admission to the sanatorium. The letter is signed Abraham Lipsin.
Letter from Adelaide Kaichen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 June 4
Handwritten letter from Adelaide Kaichen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on June 4th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Paul Cohen was given $1.25 per week for the couple of weeks. The letter is signed Adelaide Kaichen.
Letter from Adler's Young Men, Ind. Ass'n No. 1 to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 17
Handwritten letter from Adler's Young Men, Ind. Ass'n No. 1 to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 17, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for admitting their member, Abraham Becker. The letter is signed A. Peisner.
Letter from Adolph Edlis to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 1
Typed letter from Adolph Edlis to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on 10/1/06. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for the news and gives his best to William Miller. The letter is signed A. Edlis.
Letter from Adolph Edlis to Dr. Chas. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1906 September 4
Typed letter from Adolph Edlis to Dr. Chas. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Sept. 4th 06. The letter introduces William Miller and his need for medical attention. The letter is signed A. Edlis.
Letter from A.L. Kalman to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Handwritten letter from A.L. Kalman of the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to C.D. Spivak. Kalman asks Spivak if he can let him know about Henry Schnoor’s condition. Kalman also asks Spivak if Schnoor can be kept at the sanatorium for a few months longer. Kalman tells Spivak that the organization Schnoor belonged to in New York asked the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to inquire about Schnoor’s case.
Letter from Albert Herrman to Cousin Francis, 1906 August 10
Handwritten letter from Albert Herrman to Cousin Francis, on August 10th/06. The letter informs Cousin Francis of Albert Herrman's current physical condition. Albert Herrman was a patient at JCRS for a year and was discharged due to the lengthy stay. Mr. Herrman is very poor and the Jewish community of LaFayette can do no more for him. Mr. Herrman has had 4 hemorrhages since the 28th of last month. Mr. Herrman asks Cousin Frances for financial help. The letter is signed Albert Herrman.
Letter from Alexander Cowen to JCRS, 19 September 1917
Letter from Alexander Cowen to JCRS thanking Dr. Spivak for sending the death certificate along with his brother's watch. Cowen aslo requests contact information for a stone mason so he can get a headstone made for his brothers grave.
Letter from Alfred Muller to JCRS, 1906 November 2
Typed letter from Alfred Muller to JCRS, on November 2, 1906. The letter informs JCRS that the enclosed letter was sent to The National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives asking about the name of Abelman. There was no one of that name at the hospital and thought JCRS may have a patient under this name. The letter is signed Alfred Muller.
Letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 August 2
Handwritten letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated August 2, 1905. The letter requests acknowledgment of receipt for $20.00 for funeral expenses of Edmond Dienstag. It also requests details on where he is buried. The letter is signed S.A. Neustadt.