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 De. E. A. Ryerson (Dr. E. A. Ryerson), 1907 August 12
Typed letter from JCRS to De. E. A. Ryerson (Dr. E. A. Ryerson), on August 12th, 1907. The letter informs De. Ryerson (Dr. Ryerson) to give Mr. Albert Herrman an extension until September 1st, 1907. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 June 29
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Morgan that Mrs. Fannie Libovitch has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 July 30
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Boris Bogen, 1907 June 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Boris Bogen, on June 18th, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Bogen that Mr. Harry Weinstein, an inmate at the Sanatorium, is in need of some winter clothes. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. C. G. McEachern, 1920 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. C. G. McEachern, on October 22, 1920. The letter informs Dr. McEachern that the $50.00 was turned over to Meyer Undertaking Company. The new total due is $172.50. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. E. Freidman, 1906 June 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. E. Freidman. The letter is inquiring Mr. Kirschner's report of the present physical condition and prognosis. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Emanuel Friedman, 1906 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Emanuel Friedman, August 6, 1906. The letter inquires his professional opinion on Mr. Benjamin Feinberg's physical condition as well as if he should have his family move to Denver. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Esther A. Ryerson, 1907 July 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Esther A. Ryerson, on July 29, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Ryerson that JCRS wrote to Mess. (,) Sher, and Mr. Fishman to give them permission to take their meals at the Sanatorium from August 1st until August 15th. The letter informs Dr. Ryerson not to send in their discharge cards until August 15th, so that the institution will get credit for their stay. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. H. Schwatt, on Dec. 18th, 1911. The letter informs JCRS that the enclosed letters in re Moses Rindsberg and Harris Weinstein are self explanatory. The letter concludes to give whatever information JCRS can and oblige. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.