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 Ike Hart to JCRS, 1906 June 9
Handwritten letter from Ike Hart to JCRS, on June 9, 1906. The letter inquires that Mr. Litowitz gets more milk and that his uncle, Mr. N. Kantrowitz, can pay for it. The majority of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Ike Hart.
Letter from [illegible] signature to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 August 29
Handwritten letter from [illegible] signature to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 29 07. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Miss Ray Jacobson left the institution Aug. 4th. She had a long desired wish to go back home. The letter is signed [illegible].
Letter from [illegible] to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 December 7
Handwritten letter from [illegible] signature to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec 7 07. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Julius S. Myers' physical examinations in a list format. The letter is signed [illegible].
Letter from Isaac Kluighoffer to Dr. Spivak, 29 April 1913
Letter to Dr. Spivak from Isaac Kluighoffer of Jersey City enclosing a check for 36.50 to cover Mr. Wasseman's bill and apologizing for the delay in sending the check. The bill was for funeral expenses.
Letter from Isador Haberman to Dr. Spivak, 1906 November 15
Handwritten letter from Isador Haberman to Dr. Spivak, on 11/15 06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Haberman is very sorry for the inconvenience and misunderstanding. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Isador Haberman.
Letter from Isidore Hurwitz Library to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 April 15
Handwritten letter from Isidore Hurwitz Library to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 15, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that a letter is enclosed to J. Greenberg as Dr. Spivak has instructed. The letter is signed [illegible] Sec.
Letter from Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1910 March 20
Handwritten letter from Mary Siegel to JCRS, dated March 20, 1910. The letter informs that A. Siegel died on December 10, 1905. The letter is signed Mary Siegel.
Letter from J. B. Turner to JCRS, 1906 February 12
Handwritten letter from J. B. Turner to JCRS, on February 12-06. The letter informs JCRS that Mr. Louis Tachner is suffering from "Chronic Pulmonary Turberculosis" and cannot work anymore. The letter is signed J. B. Turner M.D.
Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak, stating there's no point in admitting a new patient and discharging a sick man like Daniel Goldberg. He asks him to extend his stay in the sanatorium for another year. Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Letter from J. Barondess to C.D. Spivak, 1908 July 9
Handwritten letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, stating Jacob Chayet is a member of the United Garment Workers of America, and he is in need of sanatorium treatment. Letter is signed by Jos. Barondess.