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 Max Muchnick to Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 December 8
Handwritten letter from Max Muchnick to Dr. Hillkowitz, on Dec 8 06. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz about Max Muchnick's laundry and how it went missing. Max Muchnick had asked Dr. Hillkowitz to investigate but has yet to hear back. The letter is signed Max Muchnick.
Letter from Max Muchnick to Mr. Diamond
Handwritten letter from Max Muchnick to Mr. Diamond, undated. The letter informs Mr. Diamon to give Mr. Johnson $3.00 which belongs to Max Muchnick. The check is signed by Dr. Smirnow. The letter is signed in Yiddish. Dr. Esther A. Ryerson noted below the Yiddish signature that it is Max Muchnick's signature. The note is signed E. A. Ryerson.
Letter from M.H. Levi to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 28
Handwritten letter from M. H. Levi to Dr. Spivak, recommending Benjamin Fleischman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M.H. Levi.
Letter from Miss A. Cohen to Dr. Spivak, 1906 December 14
Handwritten letter from Miss A. Cohen to Dr. Spivak, on Dec.14.1906. The letter inquires Dr. Spivak to look again in the hospital for Bessie Cohen's jewelry. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Miss A. Cohen had received a letter from Mr. Saly, informing her that if she did not receive the jewelry when it was initially sent to then check with the hospital. The letter is signed Annie Cohen.
Letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, 1906 March 19
Handwritten letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, on Mar 19, 1906. The letter inquires that JCRS admitted Bessie Cohen to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Miss Annie Cohen.
Letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, 1906 November 25
Handwritten letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, on Nov. 25, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Miss Cohen's financial status is limited and she will not be able to pay for her sister's burial costs. The letter is signed Miss A Cohen.
Letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, 1906 December 9
Handwritten letter from Miss Annie Cohen to Dr. Spivak, on Dec.9.1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for his help and informs him that Mr. Saly lowered the fee immensely. The letter inquires why the undertaker, who was paid, still has Bessie Cohen's locket and chain. The letter is signed "Miss A Cohen".
Letter from Miss Pauline Kirschner, 1910 April 22
Handwritten letter from Miss Pauline Kirschner to unknown recipient. The letter is inquiring if her father, Mr. Samuel Kirschner, had a stone made for his grave. The letter is signed Miss Pauline Kirschner.
Letter from Montefiore Lodge No. 630, I.O.O.F. to Dr. Spivak, 1906 May 6
Handwritten letter from Montefiore Lodge No. 630, I.O.O.F. to Dr. Spivak, on May 6, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Morris Fred is in poor condition and is on his way to JCRS. The letter states that the city of Des Moines has been very liberal towards the Sanitarium and would kindly give $25.00 more than the regular payment to encourage JCRS to admit Mr. Morris Fred. The letter is signed A. Leener.