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 F. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 12
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Fannie Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Cohen tells Spivak that she has attempted to obtain a death certificate from the Colorado State Board of Health for the death of her husband, but they told her that they do not have Julius Cohen’s death on record. Mrs. Cohen is asking Spivak for his help in obtaining a death certificate since he died at the sanatorium. She thanks him in advance.
Letter from F. Hellin to C.D. Spivak, 1919 October 07
3 pages handwritten letter from Frances Hellin to Dr. Spivak, stating Sam B. Lynch sent S. F. Disraelly a letter and $15 to fix Moses Rothenberg's grave and he never got a reply. She then asks him to take care of the matter and send a receipt to Sam B. Lynch. Letter is signed by F. Hellin.
Letter from F. Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, 1913 April 15
Handwritten letter from F. Rothenberg and family to Dr. Spivak, thanking for his interest in Moses Rothenberg and his family. They also state he left some money for his mother, and that she desires placing a tombstone to his memory. Letter is signed by F. Rothenberg and Family.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1913 March 21
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Taussig tells Spivak that the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago has been making arrangements for the return of Fanny Reeder from the sanatorium in Denver. Taussig also says that Spivak can send Reeder whenever she is ready, but Taussig wants Spivak to let her know when Reeder is on her way. Taussig thanks Spivak for taking an interest in her case.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 9
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 14
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Before Taussig takes any action with Reeder’s case, the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago would like a statement from Spivak about what he advises they do for Reeder. Taussig asks Spivak if he thinks Reeder should be returned to Chicago due to the climate there.
Letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, 1906 May 24
Handwritten letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, on May 24, 1906. The letter requests Mr. William Schaffer's death certificate. The letter is signed Fanny Schaffer.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 February 27
Handwritten letter from the Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Feb'y 27th, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for his promptness with the process of admitting Mr. S. Raisin (Alexander Raisin). The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 February 12
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on Feb. 12, 1906. The letter is inquiring JCRS for Mr. Sam'l Raisin (Mr. Alexander Raisin) to be accepted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed (Mrs. M. L.) Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 May 30
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on May 30th 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admitt Anna Levenson (Hannah Levenson) as soon as possible. The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.