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 4252 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from L. Oranksy to JCRS, 1906 January 2
Handwritten letter from L. Oranksy to JCRS, on Jan. 2/06. The letter informs JCRS that Mr. Oransky is aware of his unpaid bill for Mr. Berman, another patient sent by Mr. Oranksy. Mr. Oransky will send the money the following week. The letter continues to introduce Mr. Samuel Kirshner (Samuel Kirschner) and that he will be sent to JCRS. The letter is signed L. Oransky.
Letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 April 17
Handwritten letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 17/06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that L. Oransky is sending another sick man down to JCRS and to mail him when he is admitted. The letter is signed L. Oransky.
Letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 April 18
Handwritten letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 18/06. The letter is an introduction to Mr. Morris Fred and inquiry to admitting him to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed L. Oransky.
Letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 10
Handwritten letter from L. Oransky to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on 5/10/06. The letter gives thanks to Dr. Spivak for informing Mr. Oransky that Mr. Fred has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed L. Oransky.
Letter from L. Oransky to JCRS, 1906 January 2
Handwritten letter from L. Oransky to JCRS. The letter is an introduction to Mr. Samuel Kirshner (Samuel Kirschner). The letter is signed L. Oransky.
Letter from L. Sanders to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11
Typed letter from Leon Sanders to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Leon Sanders.
Letter from L.E. Schlechter to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 13
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association of St. Louis letterhead from L. E. Schlechter to Dr. Spivak, stating they are paying room and board for Daniel Goldberg and asking if he could be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by L.E. Schlechter.
Letter from Leah Feinman to JCRS, 1906 October 20
Handwritten letter from Leah Feinman to JCRS, dated October 20, 1906. The letter notes that the $15.00 in question was not sent until shortly before the last letter from JCRS arrived. It then asks that this amount be put toward sending Benjamin Feinman home. The letter is signed Leah Feinman.
Letter from Lee K. Frankel to Dr. Spivak, 1906 August 20
Typed letter from Lee K. Frankel to Dr. Spivak, on August 20th, 1906, with "The United Hewbrew Charities of the City of New York" letterhead. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that a relative of Albert Herrman wrote to Mr. Frankel about Mr. Herrman's health. Mr. Frankel asks if it would be possible to admit Mr. Herrman to JCRS because he cannot go to the National Jewish Hospital. The letter is signed Lee K. Frankel.
Letter from Leonard Leisersohn to JCRS, 1906 March 20
Handwritten letter from Leonard Leisersohn to JCRS, on March 20th 1906. The letter asks JCRS to have Miss Ray Jacobson admitted to the Sanatorium as soon as possible. The letter is signed Leonard Leisersohn.