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 Emil W. Kiefer, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Emil W. Kiefer, dated April 28, 1906. The letter notes that while Beckie Moses's condition is a little improved, the prognosis is still not completely positive. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Erste Stanislauer Lodge, 1906 November 16
A typed letter on JCRS letterhead to M. Fingerey, Erste Stanislauer Lodge, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Fingerey is asked to inform the office at JCRS of the whereabouts of Mr. Goldstein as JCRS has lost track of him. The letter is unsigned with the word "Secretary" typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Eva Rabinowtiz, 1905 December 9
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, dated December 9, 1905. The letter informs that Nathan Rabinowitz has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Fannie Schaffer, 1905 December 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Fannie Schaffer, dated December 27, 1905. The letter informs that William Schaffer has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium.
Letter from JCRS to Flora Gordon, 1905 September 9
Typed letter from JCRS to the Flora Gordon, dated September 9, 1905. The letter requests that Flora Gordon come to the JCRS office to submit an application. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Flora Gordon, 1905 September 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Flora Gordon, dated September 18, 1905. The letter informs that Flora Gordon has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, 1905 November 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, dated November 7, 1905. The letter informs that Frank Shoob has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, 1906 March 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, dated March 14, 1906. The letter informs that Frank Shoob will be discharged due to his improved condition on March 21. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, 1906 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Frank Shoob, dated March 19, 1906. The letter informs that Frank Shoob's stay at the JCRS sanatorium will be extended until April 18, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, 1906 May 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Gabriel Bernhard, dated May 7, 1906. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard is improved enough to be discharged May 19, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.