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 F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1913 March 21
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Taussig tells Spivak that the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago has been making arrangements for the return of Fanny Reeder from the sanatorium in Denver. Taussig also says that Spivak can send Reeder whenever she is ready, but Taussig wants Spivak to let her know when Reeder is on her way. Taussig thanks Spivak for taking an interest in her case.
Letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, 1906 May 24
Handwritten letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, on May 24, 1906. The letter requests Mr. William Schaffer's death certificate. The letter is signed Fanny Schaffer.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 February 27
Handwritten letter from the Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Feb'y 27th, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for his promptness with the process of admitting Mr. S. Raisin (Alexander Raisin). The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 February 12
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on Feb. 12, 1906. The letter is inquiring JCRS for Mr. Sam'l Raisin (Mr. Alexander Raisin) to be accepted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed (Mrs. M. L.) Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 May 30
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on May 30th 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admitt Anna Levenson (Hannah Levenson) as soon as possible. The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.
Letter from First Yedinitzer Lodge #80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. V. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1906 August 7
Typed letter from First Yedinitzer Lodge #80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. V. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Aug. 7th, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to take in Mr. Mike Perlman, who is not a member for the lodge, but the lodge has been taking care of him and his family. The letter is signed M. Charasch and A. Goldin.
Letter from G. A. Berlinsky, 1913 April 17
Typed letter with The Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Garfield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letter from F. Rothenberg, his brother-in-law. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlisnky.
Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 27
Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, asking him if Harry Blumenthal left anything after he passed away. Letter is signed by Goldie Blumenthal.
Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 15
Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, sending a check for $24.43, and asking for the rubel and pin. Letter is signed by G. Blumenthal.
Letter from G.A. Berlinsky, 1913 April 28
Typed letter with Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Gafield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, asking for a reply to the letter sent on April 17, 1913. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlinsky.