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 Joseph Barondess, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Benjamin Feinman. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, 1905 November 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Barondess, dated November 2, 1905. The letter informs that Benjamin Feinman has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, 1905 August 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, dated August 18, 1905. The letter requests Joseph Braverman come to the office between two and four in the afternoon. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, 1905 December 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Braverman, dated December 6, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Braverman is to be discharged from the sanatorium by December 15. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Jaffe, 1905 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Joseph Jaffe, dated December 18, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Jaffe has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Joseph Solotovsky, 1905 August 21
Letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, 1905 November 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, dated November 23, 1905. The letter informs that Eley Hoffman has been accepted as a patient at the JCRS sanatorium, but has left no address for JCRS to contact him. It thus asks for said address. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, 1905 November 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, dated November 24, 1905. The letter informs that Eley Hoffman has been accepted as a patient at the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, 1905 September 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, dated September 12, 1905. The letter gives thanks for the work to sponsor a tent at the sanatorium, and recounts the ceremony for the cornerstone laying of the JCRS administration building. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, dated November 11, 1905. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium, and requests his address so that he can be notified. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.