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 4104 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from JCRS to Jewish Relief Society, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Jewish Relief Society, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edward Grissman to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jewish Relief Society, 1910 February 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Jewish Relief Society, dated February 25, 1910. The letter requests information on Edward Grissman's status. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jewish Relief Society, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, dated May 19, 1906. The letter requests half-rate transportation for Gabriel Bernhard. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jonas Lebowitz, 1907 March 1
Letter from JCRS to Jonas Lebowitz, dated March 1, 1907. The letter notes that Lebowtiz's request for an extension to his stay has been granted by a period of one week. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jonas Lebowitz, 1907 February 21
Letter from JCRS to Jonas Lebowitz, dated February 21, 1907. The letter informs that because of his improved condition, Lebowitz will be end on March 5, 1907. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Benjamin Feinman. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, 1905 November 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, dated November 2, 1905. The letter informs that Benjamin Feinman has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, 1905 August 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, dated August 18, 1905. The letter requests Joseph Braverman come to the office between two and four in the afternoon. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, 1905 December 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, dated December 6, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Braverman is to be discharged from the sanatorium by December 15. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Jaffe, 1905 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Jaffe, dated December 18, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Jaffe has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.