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 Leon J. Katzel, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Leon J. Katzel, dated December 19, 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 Lewiston Lodge #202 O.B.A., 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Lewiston Lodge #202 O.B.A., on May 4, 1906. The letter informs the O.B.A. that Mr. George Lelansky has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Linna Teplisca, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Linna Teplisca, 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 Linna Teplisca, 1906 March 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Linna Teplisca, dated March 29, 1906. The letter informs that Linna Teplisca will be discharged from the JCRS sanatorium to May 1, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Louis Plessner, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Louis Plessner, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edward Grissman to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to M. A. Saly, 1907 March 29
TYped letter from JCRS to M. A. Saly, on March 29, 1907. The letter asks Mr. Saly to send JCRS a bill for the burial of Morris Tobachnick, and a receipt for the amount of $25.00. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to M. Annenberg, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Annenberg, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Morris Kravitz, in order to complete records. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to M. Fred, 1906 December 8
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Fred, on Dec. 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fred that Dr. Spivak objects to being called father by Mr. Fred because he wants to stay as young as possible in his mind. He does agree on calling Mr. Fred his boy. The letter concludes on encouraging Mr. Fred to write often. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to M. Kaufman, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Kaufman, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A.D. Kaufman. The letter is signed C.D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to M. Shapiro, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Shapiro, 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.