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:
Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1915-1928
Dr. Charles Spivak. Dr. Spivak was a founder of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, 1926 September 10
Postcard from Charles Edelstein to Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 August 13
Handwritten postcard from Charles Edelstein to Dr. Hillkowitz, on August 13, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz of Mr. Edelstein's condition and is in need of assistance. The letter asks Dr. Hillkowitz for his help with being admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Chas. Edelstein.
Postcard from J. Cohen to JCRS, 1911 August 25
Postcard from JCRS given to Julius Cohen so that he can update his current address.
Postcard from Jacob Greenberg to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 21
Handwritten postcard from Jacob Greenberg to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 21, 1906. The postcard informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Greenberg's address with the hope to get a quick and good answer. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.
Postcard from JCRS to Oscar Leonard, 1914 January 10
Typed postcard from JCRS to Oscar Leonard. The postcard inquires Sam Goldberg's current information. The postcard is made to be sent back to JCRS with Oscar Leonard's name typed at the bottom.
Postcard from JCRS to R Rosenbaum
Typed, undated, postcard from JCRS to R Rosenbaum. The postcard inquires Sam Goldberg's current information. The postcard is made to be sent back to JCRS with R Rosenbaum's name typed at the bottom.
Postcard from L. Mallis to Dr. Spivak, 1906 October 18
Handwritten postcard from L. Mallis to Dr. Spivak, on October 18, 06. The postcard inquires a photo of Mr. Louis Fisher with a tank of water in a group [illegible]. The postcard concludes with L. Mallis's address to return the photo. The postcard is signed L. Mallis.
Postcard from M. Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 2
Postcard from M. Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak. Schaeffer tells Spivak that there is a mistake on his application because he does not belong to the I.O.B.A lodge. Schaeffer tells Spivak that he does belong to another lodge and provides the contact details.
Postcard from Mr. Montezinos to Dr. Spivak, 1906 September 18
Handwritten letter on postcard from Mr. Montezinos to Dr. Spivak, on Sep 18 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Pries address. The letter is signed Mr. Montezinos.