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 Mr. Ab. Cahan, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ab. Cahan, on May 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ab. Cahan, Editor of Jewish Daily Forward, that Mr. Brown has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Abe Litowitz, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Abe Litowitz, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Litowitz that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Abraham Becker, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Abraham Becker, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Becker that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date to be admitted.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Adolph Grubman, 1906 May 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Adolph Grubman, on May 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Grubman that Mr. Raisin is very satisfied with his time at the Sanatorium. The altitude is favorable for him. Dr. Spivak took time to talk to Mr. Raisin and found out that he had an operation performed on the septum of his nose. The operation was successful and it has heped immensely. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Adolph Landau, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Adolph Landau. The letter informs that Mr. Kirschner has been admitted to the Sanatorium as well as giving regards to Mr. Landau's father, mother, and brother. Letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, 1906 August 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, on August 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Herrman to call JCRS any day between two and four P.M. to go over his Sanatorium treatment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Herrman that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter to Dr. Smirnow within two days, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, 1907 August 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Albert Herrman, on August 2, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Herrman that the examining physician reported that you can be terminated on the 15th of the month. The letter concludes with informing Mr. Albert can obtain an outdoor occupation. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Alex Raisin, 1922 May 8
Typed document from JCRS to Mr. Alex Raisin, May 8, 1922. The letter inquires Mr. Raisin's current address from Mr. Raisin's father asking JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Alex Raisin, 1922 August 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Alex Raisin, on August 23, 1922. The letter inquires Mr. Raisin's writing habits and if he is writing to his father. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.