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. H. Riegelina, 1906 May 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Riegelina, on May 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Riegelina that Mr. Fred has been in invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Schlomovitz, 1906 November 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Schlomovitz, on Nov. 3, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schlomovitz that JCRS's response to his inquery was delayed because the letter was first sent to the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, and then re-addressed to JCRS. The patient, Matilda Haberman, is still an inmate at the institution and has tried to send letters to her husband but they have all been returned. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Weber, 1906 June 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Weber, on June 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Weber, 1906 April 19
Carbon copy of typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber), on April 19, 1906. The original is also in this file. The letter informs Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber) that he needs to be in Denver to apply to JCRS. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he will need to provide sufficient funds for lodging and board for at least six weeks to two months. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Cohen, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Harry Cohen, dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Mary Cohen has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Dorfman, 1906 August 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Dorfman, on August 7 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorfman that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Herrman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Herrman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Herrman that his brother, Mr. Albert Herrman, has been admitted to the Sanatorium. Th letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, 1906 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, on August 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller to call Dr. Spivak's office as soon as convenient between two and four P.M. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Miller, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the steward within two days from date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry N. Steinberg, 1906 April 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry N. Steinberg, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinberg that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium. By presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.