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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. London, 1910 May 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Dr. A. London informing him that Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to C.A. Kirstein, 1910 May 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Clara A. Kirstein informing her that her husband, Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. H. Kaplan, 1910 May 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Kaplan informing him that Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Kirstein, 1910-May-14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jake Kirstein informing him that his brother, Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.C. Adler, 1910 May 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.C. Adler informing him that Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Zadok Lodge No. 155 members, 1910 May 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to the Zadok Lodge No. 155 members who signed the petition. Spivak is informing them that Dave Kirstein was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Kirstein's stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom. There is a note in pencil at the bottom of the letter that states, "This letter was sent to all the people who signed the letter from IOBB."