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 Mr. M. Brenner [Morris E. Brenner], 1906 May 4
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. M. Brenner [Morris E. Brenner] in Denver, Colorado. Letter informs him that Mr. Max Zenker, whose appliciation for admission to the Sanatorium of J.C.R.S. he had endorsed, has been invited to enter the instituion. Letter states hope that his stay will benefit his health and is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Edgewater, Colorado. Letter states that on account of his misconduct, he is requested to leave the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society the day following receipt of this notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Denver, Colorado. Letter informs him that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society has decided to admit him to the Sanatorium. By presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days, he will be admitted. Letter states hope that his stay will be beneficial to his health and is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1907 April 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated April 10, 1907. The letter requests that Smirnow extend Lebowitz's stay until the 25th. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1907 April 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated April 16, 1907. The letter acknowledge's Smirnow's opinion that the Medical Advisory Board should make decisions on extensions, but that Lebowitz's most recent extension will stand. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated September 27, 1906. The letter informs of Benjamin Feinman's request for a letter to the United Hebrew Charities of New York for assistance to send his family to Denver, as he believes he can support them. The letter then asks for Smirnow's opinion on his status, and whether this is a realistic appraisal. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.W. Conway, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M.W. Conway, saying he referred his letter to their attorney, Henry Cohen. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport, 1911 July 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Rapaport that his stay at the sanatorium will terminate on July 17th, 1911. He asked Rapaport to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Rapaport to keep JCRS up to date regarding his health. He hopes that Rapaport's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, stating he will send him a letter as soon as he gets the superintendent opion's on Daniel Goldberg's matter. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.