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 Morris Mintz, 1905 September 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Morris Mintz, dated September 5, 1905. The letter informs that Rueben Morosky has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, 1907 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, on Jan. 22, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Aisenberg that JCRS received a letter from Mr. Wm. Feingold, Sec'y., Bnai Zion Lodge #338 I.O.B.A., Worcester, Mass., stating that Mr. Aisenberg is a member of the lodge. Mr. Aisenberg's application does not mention this lodge or society. Mr. Aisenberg needs to call the office at JCRS to make the correction. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Aisenberg that he has been invited to the Sanatorium. Mr. Aisenberg needs to present this letter to the Superintendent between the 2nd and 5th of February. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. D. Radinsky, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to MR. A. D. Radinsky, on April 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Radinsky that Mr. B. Gordon has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Fleischfarb, 1906 December 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Fleischfarb, on Dec. 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fleischfarb that JCRS heard that the Liberty Young Men's Ass'n (Young Men's Liberty Ass'n) gives thanks to JCRS. JCRS explains that they try to do their best. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, 1906 February 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, on Feb. 21, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Goldberg that there is no room at present in the Sanatorium. Mr. Susman was sent to a boardiing-house until vacancy occurs. The letter is not signed, but 'Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, 1906 March 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, on March 2, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Goldberg that Mr. Cholit has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldin, 1906 October 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldin, on Oct. 18, 1906. The letter informs that Mr. Perlman was admitted to the Sanatorium and there was a clerical error in the office for sending this letter sooner. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, 1906 August 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, on Aug 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that JCRS will use the check for $50.00 to give lodge and board to Mr. Harry Weinstein until he is admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, 1906 October 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, on Oct. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that Mr. Harry Weinstein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that $43.00 was used towards board and lodging. The rest will remain with JCRS until Mr. Harry Weinstein has left the institution. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.