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. Alexander Raisin, 1906 March 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Alexander Raisin, on March 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Raisin that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days from date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ap. Kahn (Cahan), 1906 March 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ap. Kahn (Cahan), on March 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Kahn (Cahan) that JCRS has received his letter and the letter from Mr. Max Brown enclosed within. Mr. Max Brown suffered from a severe hemorrhage from the lungs and will be admitted to the Sanatorium immediately. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Feigenbaum, 1906 August 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Feigenbaum, on August 3, 1906. The letter informs Mr. B. Feigenbaum that Mr. Cohen had a hemorrhage on the 22nd of July and was admitted as an Emergency Case. Once he improved we have no other choice than to discharge him. He will then have to re-apply to be admitted as a traditional patient. Mr. Cohen is in very good condition and is able to do some physical work. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Glick, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from the JCRS to Mr. B. Glick, dated November 11, 1905. The letter informs that Gussie Glick has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Gordon, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Gordon, on April 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gordon that he has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. It concludes with instructions to show this letter to the Superintendent within the next two days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Gridenberg, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Gridenberg, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gridenberg that Max Feldstein has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Lub, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Lub, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Lub that Mr. R. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. M. Shapiro, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. M. Shapiro, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Shapiro that Mr. Zezner has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Propp, 1906 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Propp, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Propp 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. B. Shapiro, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Shapiro, on May 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Shapiro that Mr. Louis Herzog has been invited to come to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.