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.L. Lane, 1911 August 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1911 September 15
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane informing him that Rosche Schwartz was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schwartz’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.N. Lorber, 1907 March 14
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Julia Levin, 1905 August 11
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Julia Levin, dated August 11, 1905. The letter requests that Pauline Garber be admitted to the sanatorium as a patient. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch, informing her Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bruck, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Ludgwig Bruck, informing her Moses Rothenber was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg, 1908 January 2
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Louis Ginsburg. Spivak acknowledges Ginsburg’s letter introducing Greenberg. Spivak tells him that Greenberg filed an application on December 31, 1907 and as soon as there is vacancy JCRS will admit Greenberg. Spivak tells Ginsburg that the sanatorium is currently overcrowded with seventy-two patients, as well as a wait list between sixty to seventy applicants.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Ginsburg that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.