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 H. Masliansky, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him they invited Max Bieler and Sam Abramowitz to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 07
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, and Charles Jeffey. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, stating they admitted Tony Friedman to the sanatorium before they got his letter, and that they considered him to a N.Y. applicant. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Minden, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
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.