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 Jacob Stern to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 25
Handwritten letter from Jacob Stern to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 25, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak and JCRS for taking in his son, Mr. Philip Stern. The letter inquires information regarding Philip Stern's condition. The letter is signed J. Stern.
Letter from James Taggart Priestley, 1906 April 18
Typed letter from James Taggart Priestley to Whom It May Concern, on April-18-1906. The letter certifies Maurice Fred (Morris Fred) has pulmonary tuberculosis and the t.b.s are found in large quantity. The letter is signed James Taggart Priestley.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 03
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from J.B. Fish to Dr. Spivak, with the physical examination of Moses Rothenberg. He states the patient has no constitutional symptom, no digestive disturbance, his lesion though extensive is not very active, has no complication, and recommends him for discharge. Letter is signed by J.B. Fish.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 September 14
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Fish to Dr. Spivak, writing Jacob Chayet's physical examination. Letter is unsigned.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 30
Examination of Ignatz Greenberg. Fish details Greenberg’s current health condition upon request of C.D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS, 1906 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, on Jan. 20th, 2906 (1906). The letter informs that Mr. Louis Levin has been discharged Monday, January 22nd, 1906. The letter concludes with high praise for Mr. Levin. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS, 1906 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Whome It May Concern, on Jan. 22nd, 1906. The letter is informing the recipient that Mr. Levin was a respectable and highly looked upon patient during his stay. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS, 1906 December 20
Typed letter from JCRS, on Dec. 20, 1906. The letter names no recipient but includes a certified instructions from JCRS that Alexander Raisin is afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis, and is inelligible for military duties. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS, 1941 December 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Whom it May Concern, on December 1, 1941. The letter informs the recipient that Joseph Zabrovsky was admitted to the Sanatorium on May 19, 1906. He was 27, married with two children. He was discharged on October 29, 1906 and has resided in Colorado since that time. The letter is signed Arthur Rest, M.D.
Letter from JCRS to A. Siegel, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from JCRS to A. Siegel, dated November 11, 1905. The letter informs that A. Siegel has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.