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 4104 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from M. Schneiber to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 26
Letter from M. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 1
Typed letter with Grand Lodge Progressive Order of the West letterhead from Morris Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium for the winter. Letter is signed by Morris Shapiro.
Letter from M. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 29
Handwritten letter from M. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 29, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Feinberg can undertake his work, along with having his family move to Denver to help him. The letter is signed, M. Smirnow.
Letter from M. Stern to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.
Letter from Mary Siegel to JCRS, 1905 November 14
Handwritten letter from Mary Siegel to JCRS, dated November 14, 1905. The letter gives thanks for the notification that A. Siegel has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Max Adler to Dr. O. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1906 November 17
Letter from Max E. Levinson to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 December 3
Handwritten letter from Max E. Levinson to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, on Dec. 3rd 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that a check is enclosed for one dollar and a half for Annie Levinson's death certificate. The letter is signed M. Levinson.
Letter from Max Kurzrok to JCRS, 1906 March 16
Typed letter from Max Kurzrok to JCRS, on Mar. 16, 1906. The letter inquires information on Bessie Cohen, Mr. Kurzrok's sister, and her whereabouts in or out of the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Max Kurzrok.
Letter from Max M. Miller to JCRS, 1921 May 13
Typed letter from Max M. Miller to JCRS, on May 13, 1921. The letter inquires information regarding Harry Miller, a patient who died in 1906 on Nobember (November), to be able to locate his grave. The letter is signed Max M. Miller.
Letter from Max M. Miller to Mrs. Frances Hellin, 1921 June 20
Typed letter from Max M. Miller to Mrs. Frances Hellin, on June 20, 1921. The letter informs Mrs. Hellin that Mr. Harry Miller died Nov.17.1906 and was buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Blaock (Block) 84 Lot 6. The letter is signed Max M. Miller.