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 3150 Collections and/or Records:
20th Annual Convention Photograph, May 30, 1924
One (1) panoramic photo of attendees at the JCRS 20th Annual Convention (1924) in Washington D.C. in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Adele Karsh Remembering JCRS, 2005 May 29
Video of Adele Karsh sharing memories about the JCRS and her grandfather Dr. Charles Spivak.
Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1928
Bill for Funeral Expenses, 1912 July 23
Handwritten bill for funeral expenses of Harry Blumenthal, block 4, #274. Expenses are listed as follows: hears $6, undertaker $5, grave $10, digging $3, coffin $1.50, bal misaskim $3, tachrichem $300, totaling $31.50.
Box 359, 1930-2001
Five copies of JCRS film "City of Hope" transferred to video cassette tape and one copy of the film on reel; misc. video casettes labeled "JCRS 1930's", "Legacy of Hope" and "The Valley of the Shadow Late 1940s".
Check from C.D Spivak, 1912 January 12
Check from C.D. Spivak that details the belongings that Herman Stitch left behind. The items include: One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, one ring, one odd fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.
Check from C.D. Spivak regarding F. Reeder, 1913 March 27
Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 September 18
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.00.
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 October 16
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding and laundry for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.32.
Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1912 January 8
Check from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport. The check covers a $7.00 money order, $11.28 left behind from her late husband, and one watch.