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 J. N. Levine to Mr. J. Stern, 1906 July 24
Handwritten letter from J. N. Levine to Mr. J. Stern, on July 24 1906. The letter informs Mr. Stern that his son, Mr. Philip Stern, is not going to live much longer and to see to his removal. The letter is signed J. N. Levine.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 11
Handwritten letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Jly 11th 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Jacob Cohen and his misfortune with tuberculosis. The letter is signed J. S. Granatstein.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 31
Handwritten letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 31 1906. The letter introduces Matilda Haberman to Dr. C. D. Spivak and asks to admit her to the Sanatorium. Matilda Haberman has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis and has an infant and a penniless husband. The letter is signed J. S. Granatstein.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to JCRS, 1906 August 20
Typed letter from J. S. Granatstein to JCRS, on August 20-06. The letter informs JCRS of a friend who is in need of the Sanatorium's help. The letter is signed J. S. Granastein.
Letter from J. S. Mullins to Mr. Louis Lipson, 1926 October 16
Handwritten letter from J. S. Mullins to Mr. Louis Lipson, on Oct. 16, '26. The letter informs Mr. Lipson that the gravestone is in fair condition and just needs to be resodded. This would cost $3.00 and $2.00 per. year to the Mt. Nebo Cemetery Assoc. Mr. Mullins informs Mr. Lipson he will take a picture of the grave after work is completed if desired. The letter is signed J. S. Mullins.
Letter from J. Schkolnick to C.D Spivak, 1911 December 21
Letter from J. Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 4
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 19
Typed letter with Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 21
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, recommending Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 20
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.