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 Philip Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Philip Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak, undated. The letter requests that a permit to enter the sanatorium be given to the bearer as Mr. Perl is unable to walk to the office, and signed Philip Hillkowitz. Below is an annotation signed by Spivak requesting that Mr. Perl be admitted to the sanatorium as an emergency case.
Letter from P.S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 4
Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.
Letter from R. Paul to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 11
3 pages handwritten letter from Rose Paul to Dr. Spivak, worrying about why do they need the secretary of the lodge Ruebn Paul belongs to. Letter is signed by Rose Paul.
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak. Zeeve asks Spivak about Rosche Schwartz’s current health condition.
Letter from Raymond Wasserman to Dr. Spivak, 11 July 1911
This series of patient records includes medical reports and histories, statistical data of patients, x-rays, and death certificates. The patient files include applications, correspondence and some may also contain photographs and personal items.
Letter from Raymond Wasserman to Dr. Spivak, 7 August 1911
Letter to Dr. Spivak from Mr. Wasserman asking when he will be admitted to the Sanatorium. He filed his application 9 weeks prior and was promised a spot by August 1st. Wasserman goes on to say he has been in Colorado 5 years now and cannot work anymore. He asks to be admitted that week and says he can assist the sanatorium with stenography and bookkeeping.
Letter from Rev. Dr. R. Farber to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz, 1906 August 3
Typed letter from Rev. Dr. R. Farber to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz, on Aug. 3rd, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz of Chas Edelstein (Charles Edelstein) and to please admit him to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed R. Farber.
Letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The letter states that enclosed is a letter that was mailed to them by mistake from Dr. Spivak. The letter is signed N. Lehrman.
Letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1906 February 13
Handwritten letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, on February 13rd, 1906. The letter inquires help from JCRS for Louis Tachner, whom has been ordered to go to Denver, CO for treatment by Dr. Turner. The letter is signed N Lehrman.
Letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1906 April 18
Handwritten letter from Roumanian American Lodge, No. 249, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, on April 18th 1906. The letter inquires further information on if Louis Tachner has been admitted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed N. Lehrman.