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. B. Shaprio, 1906 August 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. B. Shapiro, on August 21, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Shapiro that Mr. Ben Laskow has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnett Berman, 1906 August 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnett Berman, on August 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Berman that Mr. Dorfman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnett Berman, 1907 March 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnett Berman, on March 25, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Berman that M. A. Saly got a similar letter from Mr. Berman. M. A. Saly agress that these fees are not outrageous and it is New Haven's hasty telegrams that cause the fee to rise. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnett Berman, 1907 April 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Barnert Berman, on April 12, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Berman that enclosed is the death certificate and to pardon dely due to it takes time to complete the data for the certificate. The letter informs Mr. Berman that he owes $4.95 in funeral expenses still. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Barney Budin, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Barney Budin, on April 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Budin that he 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. Barrett Berman (Mr. Barnett Berman), 1907 March 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Barrett Berman (Mr. Barnett Berman), on March 23, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Berman that the outrageous fees are because of Mrs. Blosveren and Mr. Berman's requests through telegrams. JCRS has paid out all small accounts cash out of their pocket and the $55.00 undertaking bill. The letter is not signed.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, 1906 August 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, on August 20, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Laskow that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the steward he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, 1906 April 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Laskow that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Laskow, on July 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Laskow that on account of his misconduct he is requested to leave the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1920 April 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on April 16, 1920. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that price for a tombstone starts at $50.00 and can be made in about two or three weeks from date of order. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.