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 JCRS to Captain Dreyfuss Lodge No. 165, O.B.A., 1905 December 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A., dated December 21, 1905. The letter notes that Charles J. Baylesh has been contacted and examined, and that he finally submitted an application. Reference is made to Baylesh's lifestyle. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to C.H. Hauvar, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to C.H. Hauvar, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs that Edward Lipkin has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. It is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Charles J. Baylesh, 1906 March 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Charles J. Baylesh, dated March 1, 1906. The letter informs that Charles J. Baylesh is to be discharged on March 4, 1906, due to his improved condition. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Charles J. Baylesh, 1906 May 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Charles Baylesh, dated May 3, 1906. The letter requests that Charles J. Baylesh call at the JCRS offices at his earliest convenience. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Chicago American, 1905 July 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Chicago American, dated July 18, 1905. The letter informs that Morris Kravitz may be admitted to the sanatorium soon, but the matter has not been settled definitely. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Chicago American, 1905 July 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Chicago American, dated July 18, 1905. The letter informs that Morris Kravitz has been admitted to the JCRs sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Chicago American, 1905 August 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Chicago American, dated August 4, 1905. The letter acknowledges receipt of previous letter, gives an update on the state of JCRS, and suggests that any help in boosting membership could be useful for the society. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Congregation Anshe Kannesses Israel, 1906 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Congregation Anshe Kanesses Israel, dated May 5, 1906. The letter notes that Charles J. Baylesh was reached out to, but refused to apply for a space at the sanatorium. It then outlines the condition of Charles J. Baylesh at some length. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Consumptives' Sanitarium Aid Society, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Consumptives' Sanitarium Aid Society, dated September 2, 1905. The letter informs that Linna Teplisca has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dave Aronfeld, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Dave Aronfeld, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Dave Aronfeld that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter within two days to our House Physician, Dr. Smirnow, to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.