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:
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "please note that the secretary of R. Paul lodge is missing. Mr. Paul intends to write home for it." It's undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1925 see #2526." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note, 1911 October 18
Typed noted from C.D. Spivak that states that Dr. Schwatt reported through the phone that Max Schaeffer is very sick with a temperature of 103 degrees. Schwatt advised an early admission for Schaeffer.
Note, 1907 April 16
Handwritten note, on ap 16/07, of Smirnow's report: "She (Carrie Hruschka) is not doing well, she cannot leave the Sanatorium for 3 or 4 months of yet-She is in need of funds, [illegible] signature."
Note, 1912 July 8
Typed excerpt from letter to Dr. Schwatt, on July 8/12. The excerpt from letter answers the inquiry about Lottie Laude. Miss Laude was an emergency case and died June 2, 1906. All information about her is missing, except that she is a female. The excerpt from the letter is not signed.
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Handwritten note, undated: "app missing."
Note from A. D. Diamond
Handwritten note from A. D. Diamond, undated. The note informs the recipient that the applicant Max Brown was admitted on March 14 and discharged on March 29, as an Emergency Case; this is a second application. The note is signed A. D. Diamond.
Note from Central Jewish Aid Society, 1919 March 1
Handwritten note from Central Jewish Aid Society, on 3/1/19. The note says: "Miller William - M.,-34,-Cabinet Maker, applied for relief -3-27-17, Form of relief-medical service and hospital care, amount expended-Last heard from -8-1-18, Latest address-2933 W. 11th Ave., Sept 28/06, 308." On the back of the notecard there is a handwritten note in pencil that is [illegible].
Note from D. Fainberg, 1911 October 20
Typed note that reads "We the undersigned know that Mr. Wang loaded $2 to Mr. Steinberg just before his death which was not returned to him." Note is signed by David Fainberg.
Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1908 May 12
Handwritten note from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, saying Max Bieler has an hemorrhage and should be admitted to the sanatorium for about a week, there is nothing alarming in his condition. Note is signed by E. Friedman.