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 Leonard Leisersohn to JCRS, 1906 August 28
Handwritten letter from Leonard Leisersohn to JCRS, on August 28th 1906. The letter introduces Max Feldstein of the Albany City Lodge No. 30 O. B. A., and asks JCRS to take him in. The letter is signed Leonard Leisersohn.
Letter from Liberty Young Mens Ass'n (Young Men's Liberty Ass'n) to T. J. C. R. S. (JCRS), 1906 December 15
Typed letter from Liberty Young Mens Ass'n (Young Men's Liberty Ass'n) to T. J. C. R. S. (JCRS), on Dec. 15, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for admitting Abe Fishman. The letter is signed A. Fleischfarb.
Letter from Louis Abramson to JCRS, 1905 December 8
Typed letter from Louis Abramnson to JCRS, dated December 8, 1905. The letter acknowledges receipt of letter informing that Hyman Wolfson has been accepted to the sanatorium. The letter is signed Louis Abramson.
Letter from Louis Lipson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1926 October 21
Typed letter from Louis Lipson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 21, 1926. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that enclosed is a letter from the caretaker of Mt. Nebo Cemetery. The letter is signed Louis Lipson.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 1
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 1 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Benjamin Russel's application. The letter is signed Louis Ratner and four other [illegible] signatures.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 3
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 3, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that the information regarding Mr. B. Russel (Mr. Benjamin Russel) admittance to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 5
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 5 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of a man named Benjamin Russel and to admit him to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 23
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Benjamin Russel's family has informs Mr. Ratner that JCRS will not admit Mr. Russel due to his lack of funds. The Browsnville Society gives $1000 per year to JCRS to help fund the society and Mr. Ratner asks to take in Mr. Russel. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 19
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 19, 1906. The letter inquires Mr. Louis Moscovitz to be held through the winter in the Sanatorium and if another Brownsville man could be admitted. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from M. A. Cohn to Dr. Spivak, 1906 May 14
Handwritten letter from M. A. Cohn to Dr. Spivak, on May 14th 1906. The letter introduces Mr. Louis Moscovitz and to take him in to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed MA Cohn.