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 C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), 1908 December 19
Typed letter from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), on Dec. 19, 1908. The letter informs Mrs. Perlman that JCRS has a watch, pocket book and leather wallet left by her late husband. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1894 August 19
Handwritten letter from Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated February 1, 1906. The letter thanks for the notification that Morris Perl was admitted to the sanatorium, and requests an update on his condition. The letter is signed by Elias Cohen.
Letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 December 18
Handwritten letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated December 18, 1905. The letter is written on behalf of Charles J. Baylesh, son of one of the lodge's ex-presidents. The letter is signed by Joseph Clonick.
Letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 January 21
Handwritten letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated January 21, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for their assistance in the case of Charles J. Baylesh. The letter is signed Joseph Clonick.
Letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1906 May 6
Typed letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated May 6, 1906. The letter thanks for the last notification from JCRS, and requests further update on the status of Charles Baylesh. The letter is signed Joseph Clonick.
Letter from C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak informing Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter has no addressee, and it is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak C. Bleiberg, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Chas. Bleiberg informing him that his brother-in-law, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, informing him Anna Rosenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Abraham Rapaport informing him that his brother, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Rosenberg, 1911 October 13
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Anna Rosenberg, inviting her to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.