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 Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivak, 1907 September 11
Handwritten letter from Erste Jedinitzer Lodge No. 80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. Spivak, on Sept. 11'07. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Perlman's wife had sent clothing to Mr. Perlman before his death but not sure if he ever received them. The letter inquires the whereabouts of the clothing and to send back to the widow. The letter is signed L. Rothman.
Letter from Ester Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 24
Handwritten letter from Ester Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 24, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for admitting her husband and hopes that he will improve while at the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Ester Feier.
Letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 August 2
Handwritten letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 2nd 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Muchnick gave Dr. Ryerson the enclosed check to keep for him. Dr. Ryerson asks what he should do with it. The letter is signed Esther A. Ryerson. The letter was written on paper with a letterhead: "Isidore Hurwitz Library at the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society."
Letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Mr. A. D. Diamond
Handwritten letter from Esther A. Ryerson to Mr. A. D. Diamond, undated. The letter informs Mr. Diamon about Mr. Mike Perlman's belongings. Mr. Perlman sold some of his things before he died and wasn't left with much. The letter inquires information about the remaining belongings of Mr. Perlman. The letter is signed Esther A. Ryerson, A. Meyerson, A. Fishman, L. Bayard, and one [illegible] signature.
Letter from Eva Rabinowitz to JCRS, 1906 January 28
Handwritten letter from Eva Rabinowitz to JCRS, dated January 28, 1906. The letter gives thanks for accepting Nathan Rabinowitz to the sanatorium. The letter is signed Eva Rabinowitz.
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, 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.