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 4531 Collections and/or Records:
Invoice from M. A. Saly, 1907 January 9
Handwritten invoice from M. A. Saly, on Jan 29 07. The invoice says: "Received of the JCRS, $6.04 left by Mike Perlman deceased." The note is signed M. A. Saly.
Invoice from M. A. Saly to Mrs. Morris Tobachnick (Mrs. Bassie Tobachnick), 1907 April 1
Handwritten invoice from M. A. Saly to Mrs. Morris Tobachnick (Mrs. Bassie Tobachnick), on April 1, 07. The invoice documents a list of expenses for Morris Tobachnick's funeral. The letter is not signed.
Invoice from Michaelson's Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats & Furnishings, 1907 January 24
Handwritten invoice from Michaelson's Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats & Furnishings, on Jan 24 1907. The invoice lists 6 items and the total is 1350. The signature is [illegible].
Invoice from Mt. St. Vincent's Home to JCRS, 1907 February 8
Handwritten invoice from Mt. St. Vincent's Home to JCRS, on Feb 8, 1907. The invoice is for board and care of Katie and Moses Rimland, for 6 months and 3 weeks at $5.00 per month. $33.00 was paid. The invoice is signed Sr. Superior, on Feb 18, '07.
Invoice from Sam Goldberg to S Bornstein of the Jewish Free Loan Society, 1906 July 18
Invoice stub from Sam Goldberg to S. Bornstein of the Jewish Free Loan Society, on July 18 1906. The invoice is informing Mr. Bornstein that Mr. Goldberg promises to pay $20.00 at the Office, in the Synagogue, corner Twenty-fourth and Curtis Streets, No. 627. The letter is signed Sam Goldberg and co-signed C D Spivak, Philip Hillkowitz.
Invoice from Walley & Rollins Undertakers, 1909 October 9
Handwritten invoice from Walley & Rollins Undertakers, Embalmers, and Funeral Directors to JCRS for funeral expenses for Max Sharlott.
Item 19, 1910 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, dated March 19, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Benjamin Feinman. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
JCRS #1923 Daniel Goldberg, 1911 August 01 - 1913 February 19
JCRS patient #1923. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.
JCRS #2667 Dan Fisher, 1913 October 13 - 1914 July 7
JCRS Patient #2667. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.
JCRS Buildings - Contact Sheets, between 1970-1975
Contact sheets with exterior and interior views of buildings on the campus 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. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.