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 Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, 1907 March 5
Handwritten letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, on March 5, 1907. The letter informs JCRS that Mr. Greenberg has read a subscription of "The Sanatorium" and was very pleased with it. He gives his best to all the inmates and faculty. Mr. Greenberg wishes to be subscribed to "The Sanatorium". Mr. Greenberg concludes that his health has improved and he gives his best to everyone at JCRS, including Dr. Hillkowitz and [illegible] names. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.
Letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, 1907 March 14
Handwritten letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, on March 14, 1907. The letter inquires a money order that was sent to the Sanatorium from Russia for Mr. Greenberg. The letter concludes with needing money and would like the refund from the money order. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.
Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 May 18
A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, of the United States Grand Lodge Independent Order Brith Abraham, to Dr. C. D. Spivak on Independent Order Brith Abraham letterhead. Mr. Schoen asks that Dr. Spivak consider Jacob Goldstein's application for admittance to JCRS. The letter is signed by Mr. Schoen.
Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 June 12
A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, to President Philip Hillkowitz, JCRS, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Schoen asks President Hillkowitz to assist Jacob Goldstein to get admitted in another Denver hospital as he cannot be accepted into JCRS. The letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from Jacob Schoen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug. 24, 1906. The letter informs Dr. C. D. Spivak that the bearer of this letter is Jacob Cohn (Jacob Cohen) of the Williamsburg City Lodge, No. 103, Brooklyn, N.Y. The letter asks to admit him as soon as possible. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from Jacob Stern to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 25
Handwritten letter from Jacob Stern to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 25, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak and JCRS for taking in his son, Mr. Philip Stern. The letter inquires information regarding Philip Stern's condition. The letter is signed J. Stern.
Letter from James Taggart Priestley, 1906 April 18
Typed letter from James Taggart Priestley to Whom It May Concern, on April-18-1906. The letter certifies Maurice Fred (Morris Fred) has pulmonary tuberculosis and the t.b.s are found in large quantity. The letter is signed James Taggart Priestley.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 30
Examination of Ignatz Greenberg. Fish details Greenberg’s current health condition upon request of C.D. Spivak.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 03
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from J.B. Fish to Dr. Spivak, with the physical examination of Moses Rothenberg. He states the patient has no constitutional symptom, no digestive disturbance, his lesion though extensive is not very active, has no complication, and recommends him for discharge. Letter is signed by J.B. Fish.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 September 14
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Fish to Dr. Spivak, writing Jacob Chayet's physical examination. Letter is unsigned.