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 4104 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 4
Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gross of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society to C.D. Spivak. Gross tells Spivak that they have succeeded in finding shelter for Mrs. Schwartz until she is able to be admitted to the sanatorium in Denver. Gross tells Spivak that Mrs. Porter will send someone to meet Schwartz at the train and help ensure Schwartz is registered at JCRS. Gross informs Spivak that Schwartz leaves on Tuesday, September 5th at 4:00 PM.
Letter from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 26
Handwritten letter from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 26, 06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Abe Fishman and his health is in need of some attention. The letter is signed E. Fishman.
Letter from Emanuel Friedman to JCRS, 1911 May 3
Letter from Emanuel Friedman to JCRS, dated May 3, 1911. The letter inquires after possibility of having Jonas Lebowitz admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is singed E. Friedman.
Letter from Emil W. Kiefer to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Emil W. Kiefer to JCRS, undated. The letter asks after the status of Beckie Moses, saying she hasn't been heard from in about a month. The letter is signed by Emil W. Kiefer.
Letter from Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivak, 1906 November 30
Handwritten letter from Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivack (Dr. Spivak), on Nov. 30, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivack (Dr. Spivak) that it has been a long time since the lodge has heard about Mr. Mike Perlman. Please write as soon as possible. The letter is signed M. Charasch.
Letter from Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivak, 1907 September 11
Handwritten letter from Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivak, on Sept. 11'07. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Perlman's wife had sent clothing to Mr. Perlman before his death but not sure if he ever received them. The letter inquires the whereabouts of the clothing and to send back to the widow. The letter is signed L. Rothman.
Letter from Ester Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 24
Handwritten letter from Ester Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 24, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for admitting her husband and hopes that he will improve while at the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Ester Feier.
Letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 August 2
Handwritten letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 2nd 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Muchnick gave Dr. Ryerson the enclosed check to keep for him. Dr. Ryerson asks what he should do with it. The letter is signed Esther A. Ryerson. The letter was written on paper with a letterhead: "Isidore Hurwitz Library at the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society."
Letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Mr. A. D. Diamond
Handwritten letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Mr. A. D. Diamond, undated. The letter informs Mr. Diamon about Mr. Mike Perlman's belongings. Mr. Perlman sold some of his things before he died and wasn't left with much. The letter inquires information about the remaining belongings of Mr. Perlman. The letter is signed Esther A. Ryerson, A. Meyerson, A. Fishman, L. Bayard, and one [illegible] signature.
Letter from Eva Rabinowitz to JCRS, 1906 January 28
Handwritten letter from Eva Rabinowitz to JCRS, dated January 28, 1906. The letter gives thanks for accepting Nathan Rabinowitz to the sanatorium. The letter is signed Eva Rabinowitz.