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 Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), 1906 December 5
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), on Dec. 5, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Charosch (Mr. Charasch) that Dr. Spivak does not understand why Mr. Perlman hasn't answered the letters of yourself and family. Mr. Perlman's physical condition is not good and is confined to his bed. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Harris, 1907 October 15
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Harris, on Oct 15, 1907. The letter informs Mrs. Harris that Mr. Albert Herrman is no longer in the Sanatorium and JCRS does not have an address for his whereabouts. If Mrs. Harris has Mr. Albert Herrman's address, to send it to JCRS so they can do a follow up with him. The letter is signed CDSpivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Ray S. David, 1920 October 22
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Ray S. David, on October 22, 1920. The letter informs Mrs. Ray S. David of an enclosed letter to Dr. C. G. McEachern. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Dr. C. G. McEachern to Mrs. R. S. David, 1920 October 20
Handwritten letter from Dr. C. G. McEachern to Mrs. R. S. David, on 10-20-20. The letter inquires why Dr. Spivak hasn't sent the $50.00 to Meyer and Co. The letter is signed C. G. McEachern.
Letter from Dr. C.D. Spivak to Dr. T. Sachs, 1907 March 5
Letter from Dr. C.D. Spivak to Dr. T. Sachs saying that Harry is slowly improving and he will probaly be at the JCRS for another month and a half to two months at minimum.
Letter from Dr. C.D. Spivak to Dr. T. Sachs, 1907 March 9
Letter from Dr. C.D. Spivak to Dr. T. Sachs saying once again that Harry was doing a bit better and he should be ready to leave the JCRS in approximately two months.
Letter from Dr. E. Feuerstein to Dr. Spivak, 28 June 1911
Letter to Dr. Spivak Dr. E. Feuerstein again begging admittance for Mr. Wasserman to the JCRS.
Letter from Dr. E. Feuerstein to Dr. Spivak, 14 July 1911
Letter to Dr. Spivak thanking him for his kind letter and stating Mr. Wasserman is from Jersey City, NJ. Letter also asks that Mr. Wasserman be admitted to the JCRS.
Letter from Dr. E. Freidman to JCRS, 1906 June 23
Handwritten letter from Dr. E. Freidman to JCRS. The letter gives JCRS a detailed description of Samuel Kirschner's phyisical condition and prognosis [illegible]. The letter is signed E. Freidman.
Letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 December 11
Handwritten letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec. 11'07. The letter is a physical examination update of Max Muchnick. The letter is signed J. B. Fish.