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. Ben Levinson, 1920 May 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on May 20, 1920. The letter thanks Ben Levinson for the $10.00. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1920 August 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on August 9, 1920. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that the monument will be placed on the grave Wednesday, August 11th. As soon as the photograph is taken, we will send it to you. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1920 October 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on October 1,1920. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that $25.00 for the burial expenses were never paid. As soon as this fee is paid, the headstone will be put in place. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1920 December 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on December 22, 1920. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that JCRS apologizes for not replying to the letter from November 24th. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that his mother's grave was difficult to locate, however, the base of the monument is in place and once the weather clears, the headstone will be erected. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1921 May 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on May 18, 1921. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that the monument over the grave has been placed. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1940 August 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on August 14, 1940. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that JCRS communicated with the caretake of Mt. Nebo Cemetery, who claimed that Annie Levinson's monument is on her grave and sent JCRS the photograph. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Diamond, 1906 April 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Diamond, on April 25, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Diamond that Mr. Laskow has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, on July 6th, 1905. The letter informs Mr. Feinberg that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium and to respond no later than July 10th. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feinberg that he has been invited to re-enter the Sanatorium, and to present this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Russel, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Russel, on July 28 1906. The letter informs Mr. Russel that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the steward within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.