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.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 5
Handwritten letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs introduces Mr. Schkolnick to Spivak and tells him that he is a worthy case for the sanatorium. Jacobs also tells Spivak that $100.00 has been collected for his case. He asks Spivak to take an interest in Schkolnick’s case.
Letter from I. Cohen to JCRS, 1906 February 18
Handwritten letter from JCRS to Mr. Marinoff, Feb 18, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Lena Greenberg, wife of Max Greenberg. The letter is signed I. Cohen.
Letter from I. Gerson to C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 1
Typed letter from I. Gerson to C. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Aug. 1 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for writing to Mr. Philip Stern's parents and would like to be informed if anything happens with Philip. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 12
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 12, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of a man named, Mr. Philip Stern, who is suffering with the consumption and was sent to Denver. Mr. Gerson asks JCRS to admit this man as soon as possible. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 29, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Mr. Philip Stern as soon as possible. The letter concludes with information regarding the Order Brith Abraham is held back from payment because of the last convention. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 11
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, on June 11, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for looking into the issue with the payment. The letter inquires information about Mr. Philip Stern. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 23
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hiillkowitz, on June 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that since he elected Mr. Gerson as a member of the JCRS board, he will do his best to help along the society. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 3
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak. Greenberg thanks Spivak for extending his stay at the sanatorium until May 1, 1908.
Letter from I. M. Mutterperl to JCRS, 1906 December 22
Handwritten letter from I. M. Mutterperl to JCRS, on Dec. 22, 1906. The letter is inquiring information on a stone company that can create and put a stone over Joseph Schechter's grave. The letter is signed I. M. Mutterperl.
Letter from I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 17
Handwritten letter from Mrs. I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Rapaport asks Spivak if her son is in such a bad state of health that he is not able to write her back. She tells Spivak that she cares about her son and would like to know his current condition since he is not responding to her letters. She also thanks Spivak for taking care of her son.