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 Mr. B. Feigenbaum to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 10
Handwritten letter from Mr. B. Feigenbaum to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 10 1906. The letter is primarily in English with a couple words in Yiddish. The letter thanks the Society and will do whatever for the institution. The letter is signed. B. Feigenbaum.
Letter from Mr. B. Feigenbaum to Dr. Spivak, 1906 July 30
Handwritten letter from Mr. B. Feigenbaum to Dr. Spivak, on July 30, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that a friend of Mr. Feigenbaum's, J. Cohen, is very sick and poor. Mr. Feigenbaum asks Dr. Spivak to please admit him to the Sanatorium as a favor. The letter is signed B. Feigenbaum.
Letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 April 11
Typed letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on April 11th 1907. The letter inquires information about Miss Carrie Hruschka and her physicial condition. Mr. Blau asks about her time of leave and if she has sufficient funds. The letter is signed Edward Blau.
Letter from Mr. Landes to Mr. Friedland, 1926 May 21
Handwritten letter from Mr Landes to Mr. Friedland, on 5-21-1926. The letter inquires information on Mr. Louis Parver for Samuel D. Parver, the brother. Samuel Parver wants to put a gravestone on Louis Parver's grave. The letter is signed Mr. Landes.
Letter from Mr. M. Brownstein to JCRS, 1906 March 5
Handwritten letter from Mr. M. Brownstein to JCRS, on March 5, 1906. The letter is illegible. The letter is signed M. Brownstein.
Letter from Mr. Morris Lewish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 November 25
Handwritten letter from Mr. Morris Lewish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 25, 1907. The letter inquires information on Isaac Raisin (Alexander Raisin) and his whereabouts in Denver. THe letter is signed Morris Lewis.
Letter from Mr. S. S. Garson to JCRS, 1906
Letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, 1907 April 11
Handwritten letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, dated April 11, 1907. The letter goes to some length to offer suggestions on procedures for granting extensions of stays to patients of the sanatorium. The letter is signed M.R. Smirnow.
Letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, 1907 April 11
Letter from M.R. Smirnow to C.D. Spivak, dated April 11, 1907. The letter is written concerning information available about a Mr. William Kahn. The letter is signed M.R. Smirnow.