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 P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Pauline Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Schkolnick asks Spivak to send her the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick. She asks Spivak to not refuse her request and writes a postscript reminding Spivak that Adolph died on December 20, 1911.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 26
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Mr. Ignatz Greenberg was examined by doctor and told to go to Denver in search of better health. Siegelstein asks Spivak if he can provide shelter to Greenberg while he is in Denver. Siegelstein also reminds Spivak that this is the second case he has recommended to JCRS since they became members of JCRS. He tells Spivak that their annual contribution with be forwarded to JCRS early next month.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 January 8
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that that he referred Ignatz Greenberg some time ago, but Greenberg wrote a letter to his wife lamenting about the fact that he is in a strange place with meager prospects of admission to JCRS anytime soon. Siegelstein asks Spivak to facilitate Greenberg’s admission into JCRS as early as possible because it will lift a great deal of anxiety from Greenberg’s wife and children.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 23
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak if JCRS can postpone Greenberg’s termination from the sanatorium until the weather is moderate and he is able to return home. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Greenberg’s treatment would not be effective if he were discharged as sick man during this time of the season.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 28
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak to update him about Greenberg’s current condition. Siegelstein wants to know if Greenberg is able to return and work again, or if he should send Greenberg’s wife and children to Denver so that they can reunite.
Letter from Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 July 23
Handwritten letter from Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated July 23, 1905. The letter references $25.00 to be used to help defray the expenses of the funeral of Edmond Dienstag. The letter is signed S.A. Neustadt.
Letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, 1906 July 20
Handwritten letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, on July 20, 1906. The letter inquires information regarding Mr. Cohen's dismission of the Sanatorium because he does not think he has improved enough to leave. Mr. Cohen asks for another examine. The letter is signed Paul Cohen.
Letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, 1906 August 10
Handwritten letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, on Aug. 10, 1906. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Paul Cohen.
Letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, 1905 July 24
Handwritten letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, dated July 24, 1905. The letter requests that Edmond Dienstag's trunk, violin, and a ring he wore be sent to Pauline Dienstag in New York, and that all charges will be paid there. The letter is signed Mrs. Pauline Dienstag.
Letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, 1905 July 27
Handwritten letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, dated July 27, 1905. The letter requests the name and place of Edmond Dienstag's burial. It repeats the request for his belongings, and requests any money leftover from the funeral be sent along to her. The letter is signed Mrs. Pauline Dienstag.