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:
Memo
Handwritten memo, unsigned and undated. The memo takes note that Mr. Meyer, owner of Meyer and Co., called about unpaid bill and to write him.
Money transfer from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, 1919 October 19
Typed money transfer from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 19 1919, for $50.00. P. M. McTammany is typed on the Transfer Agent line.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Topletz Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926
Mrs. R. Zeeve Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926
Newman Cowen Bed Dedication, after 1912
Newsclippings, 1927-1954
Newspaper clippings about Dr. Charles D. Spivak and his wife Jennie Charsky Spivak.
Newspaper article from The Denver Republic, 1907 September 30
Typed newspaper article from The Denver Republic, on Sept. 30, 1907. The title reads: "Prefers Death to Life of Illness: A. Greenbaum, New Arrival in Denver, Kills Himself." The article reads that A. Greenbaum (Eli Greenbaum) has commited suicide by taking Carbolic Acid at his residence in Denver. A. Greenbaum (Eli Greenbaum) was thought to have one relative in Patterson, N.J., his mother.
Ninth Annual Report for the Year 1912, 1913
Note
Handwritten note, undated and unsigned. The note informs the recipient that Louis Fisher #214 died in the Sanatorium June 27, 1906. It also says that "we" (unknown) have photos with the water tank.
Note, 1907 February 21
Typed note, on Feb. 21, 1907. The note includes information that Mr. Alex. Raisin returned $5.00 to Dr. Spivak which was sent by Mr. Guber (Mr. Adolph J. Grubman) to him. Mr. Raisin insisted that it be considered a loan that he would repay. The note is not signed.