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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Edgewater, Colorado. Letter states that on account of his misconduct, he is requested to leave the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society the day following receipt of this notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Reuben Goldberg, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado to Rubin Goldberg [Reuben Goldberg] in Edgewater, Colorado informs tha the Admission and Dismission Committee of JCRS has decided to admit Reuben Goldberg to the Sanatorium. Informs that by presenting this letter to the Superintendent Goldberg will be assigned to a tent. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.