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 56 Collections and/or Records:
Bed Dedication Ceremony at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1928
Dr. Charles Spivak and Dr. Isidor Bronfin, between 1920-1928
Dr. Charles Spivak of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1929
Dr. Charles Spivak, executive secretary of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), standing between two women. One of the women may be Mrs. Barnett, while the other remains unknown. 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. Dr. Spivak served as executive secretary from 1904 until his death in 1929.
Dr. Charles Spivak of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1927
Portrait of 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. It was located on West Colfax Avenue, just outside of Denver. Dr. Spivak also served as executive secretary from 1904 until his death in 1929.
Excerpt of Letter from H. Schwatt, 1912 October 22
Typed excerpt of letter from Dr. Schwatt that reads "Mr. D. Goldberg, admitted 2/19/1912, condition fair."
Excerpt of Letter from H. Schwatt, 1912 December 31
Typed excerpt of letter from Dr. Schwatt that reads "D. Goldberg general condition fair loss 4 lbs lenght of stay"
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1912 October 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on November 17. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1912 November 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be extended until further notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1913 January 3
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatoriumwill terminate on February 1. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Sutton, 1912 April 12
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to David Sutton, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on amy 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.