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 H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick did not leave any trunk after he died. He asks Spivak to advise him about the disposition of Schkolnick's clothing.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 20
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $7.10 in cash and one watch was found from the remains of Adolph Schkolnick after he passed away at the sanatorium.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 31
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to obtain a death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick which died on December 20th, 1911.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Weber to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 18
Handwritten letter from H. Weber (Harry Weber) to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept 18th/06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Weber is doing well and has improved greatly since being in the tents. The letter is signed H Weber.
Letter from Harry Frumes to JCRS, 1906 July 27
Handwritten letter from Harry Frumes to JCRS, on July 27th, 1906. The letter informs JCRS to a check for $24.00 is enclosed for Mr. Cholit's transportation to New York. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Harry Frumes.
Letter from Harry Herman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 December 3
Handwritten letter from Harry Herman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec. 3, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he received the letter about Annie Herman and thanks JCRS. The letter is signed Harry Herman.
Letter from Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, 1908 August 6
Handwritten letter from Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, dated August 6, 1908. The letter requests information about Mary Cohen, who is in Colorado Springs and completely dependent on charity. The letter is signed by Louise E. Kaufman.
Letter from Hebrew Ladies Relief Association to JCRS, 1905 September 5
Handwritten letter from the Hebrew Ladies Relief Association, dated September 5, 1905. The letter requests that patient F. Gordon be places in the HLRS tent at the JCRS sanitorium The letter is signed Mrs. H. Levite.
Letter from Hebrew Ladies Relief Association to JCRS, 1905 September 25
Handwritten letter from the Ladies Hebrew Relief Association to JCRS, dated September 25, 1905. The letter expresses gratitude for the admission of Flora Gordon to the JCRS sanatorium. It then expresses strong dissatisfaction with the situation regarding the patient who it was told could not be admitted at once. The letter is signed Mrs. H. Levite.