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 J. Solitovksy, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joe Solitovksy, 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 Jacob Lapidus, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Jacob Lapidus in Denver, Colorado, stating that David Gewirtzman has been accepted to admit into the JCRS Sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 January 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to J. B. Fish, stating he received a pitiful letter by Moses Rothenberg's mother. He says that he believes he left the institution, but it would be good to invite him to go back there and remain as a regular case without making any entry as to his leaving. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 July 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, informing him Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak asks Fish to send him a written report about the physical condition of I. Greenberg because he asked for an extension on his stay at the sanatorium.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 March 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak informs Fish that Greenberg’s stay at the sanatorium has been extended until May 1, 1908. Spivak tells Fish that he has written to Greenberg as well.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 May 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky informing him that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak assures Werbelovsky that that everything will be done to take care of Batchofsky. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1915 January 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane. Spivak tells Lane that he recommended Mrs. Schwartz as a good case for the sanatorium and Spivak tells him that Schwartz is still a patient at JCRS. Spivak asks Lane if he can provide him with information about Schwartz’s relatives who he understood to be in good financial circumstances.