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. 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 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that David Gordon, M. Belfor, and S. Weininger were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 26
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, 1912 February 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing they invited Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 July 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Ferstendig 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. Schwatt, 1911 October 04
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to admit Jacob Alterman as an emergency case to the sanatorium, and discharge when the symptoms disappear. Letter is unsigned but 'Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, saying he will return the $3 to Morris Wang if he can somehow prove he loaned the money to D. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.