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 8 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, informing her husband, Harry Minden, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, stating they cannot form an opinion about her husband's physical state, Harry Minden, after only 3 days in the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Cohen, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mr. Cohen from Austrian Galitzen Lodge, informing him Ruben Paul was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned bu "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Paul, 1911 August 31
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Paul, informing her husband, Ruben Paul, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Paul, 1911 September 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rose Paul, explaining to her they needed the secretary of the lodge to send him a letter informing about Ruben Paul's admittance to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1911 October 20
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rabbi Idel Idelson, informing him Harry Minden and Simon Davidson were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from E. Minden to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 25
Handwritten letter from Ella Minden to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting her husband, Harry Minden, to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. Ella Minden.
Letter from R. Paul to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 11
3 pages handwritten letter from Rose Paul to Dr. Spivak, worrying about why do they need the secretary of the lodge Ruebn Paul belongs to. Letter is signed by Rose Paul.