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.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, 1907 April 11
Letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, dated April 11, 1907. The letter is written concerning information available about a Mr. William Kahn. The letter is signed M.R. Smirnow.
Letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, 1906 September 17
Letter from Mrs. Fanny Schaffer to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, undated. The letter informs JCRS that she has received their letter and would like them to forward the death certificate as soon as possible. Mrs. Schaffer will send a check for the bill. The letter is signed Mrs. Fanny Schaffer.
Letter from Mrs. Jos. Sigmund to Dr. Spivak, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from Mrs. Jos. Sigmun to Dr. Spivak, on May 29, 1906. The letter inquires a spot for Miss Carrie Krunschka (Miss Carrie Hruschka) at the Sanatorium. Enclosed with the letter is Miss Krunschka's application. The letter is signed Mrs. Jos. Sigmund.
Letter from Mrs. L. Blosveren to Dr. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Mrs. L. Blosveren to Dr. Spivak, undated. The letter inquires information about the undertaker who buried Mr. Rueben Blosveren six years ago. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mrs. Blosveren would like to put a headstone put on his grave. The letter is signed Mrs. L. Blosveren.
Letter from Mrs. L. Harris to JCRS, 1907 October 8
Handwritten letter from Mrs. L. Harris to JCRS, on Oct 8th 1907. The letter inquires information about Mr. Albert Herrman and why he can't be in the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Mrs. L. Harris.
Letter from Mrs. L. L. Berman to Isidore Hurwitz Library, 1907 April 10
Handwritten letter from Mrs. L. L. Berman to Isidore Hurwitz Library, on April 10th 1907. The letter informs Isidore Hurwitz Library that a money order for two dollars and fifty cents was sent for her cousin (Miss Ray Jacobson) in JCRS. The letter is signed Mrs. L. L. Berman.
Letter from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, 1905 October 24
Typed letter from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, dated October 24, 1905. The letter requests that Max Sharlott's possessions be sent to Mrs. Sharlott, including a pawn-ticket in particular. The letter is unsigned, but (Mrs.) M. Sharlott is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Mrs. Nellie Clarke to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Nellie Clarke to JCRS, undated. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Mrs. Nellie Clarke.
Letter from Mrs. Ray S. David to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1920 October 21
Typed letter from mrs. Ray S. David to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on October 21, 1920. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that there is a letter enclosed from Dr. McEachern, which is self-explanatory. The letter is signed (Mrs.) R. S. David.