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 Isidore Hurwitz Library to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 April 15
Handwritten letter from Isidore Hurwitz Library to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 15, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that a letter is enclosed to J. Greenberg as Dr. Spivak has instructed. The letter is signed [illegible] Sec.
Letter from Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1910 March 20
Handwritten letter from Mary Siegel to JCRS, dated March 20, 1910. The letter informs that A. Siegel died on December 10, 1905. The letter is signed Mary Siegel.
Letter from J. B. Turner to JCRS, 1906 February 12
Handwritten letter from J. B. Turner to JCRS, on February 12-06. The letter informs JCRS that Mr. Louis Tachner is suffering from "Chronic Pulmonary Turberculosis" and cannot work anymore. The letter is signed J. B. Turner M.D.
Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak, stating there's no point in admitting a new patient and discharging a sick man like Daniel Goldberg. He asks him to extend his stay in the sanatorium for another year. Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Letter from J. Barondess to C.D. Spivak, 1908 July 9
Handwritten letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, stating Jacob Chayet is a member of the United Garment Workers of America, and he is in need of sanatorium treatment. Letter is signed by Jos. Barondess.
Letter from J. Billikopf to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 8
Typed letter with Jewish Educational Institute letterhead from Jacob Billikopf to Dr. Spivak, asking if they discharged David Sutton because they deemed it would be better for him to go to a warmer climate. Letter is signed by Jacob Billikopf.
Letter from J. Ceefe to S. Wolf, 1911 June 15
Letter from J. Ceefe to Simon Wolf from the Department of Commerce and Labor. Ceefe explains that Rosche Schwartz is a public charge on the Anti-Tuberculosis League in Seattle and the Commissioner of Immigration in Seattle has been communicating with the Inspector in Charge in Denver regarding the transfer of Schwartz to JCRS. The travel expenses will have to be paid by the Jewish Association at Seattle, or Schwartz’s son in Denver.
Letter from J. Clorreine to JCRS, 1907 August 17
Typed letter from J. Clorreine to JCRS, on 1 7/8. The letter inquires information regarding J. Aronoff (J. Horonoff) and his health. The letter is signed J. Clorreine.
Letter from J. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 6
Handwritten letter from J. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 6th/06. The letter inquires JCRS to accept and admit Isaac Levenson. The letter is signed J. Granatstein.
Letter from J. Marinoff to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 24
Typed letter from J. Marinoff to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on October 24, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that JCRS should admit Abe Fishman because he is a member of the Liberty Young Men Ass'n. and Romanien (Romanian) Young Men Ass'n. These associations have donated money to JCRS. The letter is signed J. Marinoff.