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 4104 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenberg that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, 1907 April 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, on April 18, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Greenberg that JCRS has received his letters. The letter congratulates Mr. Greenberg for his improvement in health. The letter concludes that Mr. Greenberg's money order was retransmitted to Russia and he should have received it by now. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob H. Greenberg, 1937 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob H. Greenberg, on May 5, 1937. The letter thanks Mr. Greenberg for lending JCRS the photographs taken in the early days of the JCRS. The letter instructs Mr. Greenberg to preserve them because JCRS may want to borrow them again. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Marinoff, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Marinoff, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Marinoff that Mr. Abe Fishman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Prinstein, 1906 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Prinstein, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Prinstein that Mr. Julius S. Myers has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Julius Gruber has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 January 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on Jan. 2nd, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Parver needs to apply to JCRS in Denver to be accepted. Dr. Spivak has received a telegram from Grand Master Max Stern with a list of I.O.B.A. inmates at the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Parver has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 2, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Schaffer let the institution because the air there was making his throat dry. It goes on to inform Mr. Schoen that Mr. Schaffer is very ill and is living his last days on earth, he wants to go home but has no money. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. William Schaffer has been invited to reenter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.