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 107 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, saying he will return the $3 to Morris Wang if he can somehow prove he loaned the money to D. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking for evidence that Morris Wang loaned Mr. Steinberg $3.00. In the bottom of the letter in red ink it reads "Mr. Feinberg, in my opinion an honest fellow tells me that he knows about this matter. [illegible]" Handwritten note is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 3
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Hyman Steiner, Max Bieler, and Benj. Fleschman. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 1
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 September 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on November 14, 1908. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 November 17
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing he was supposed to leave the sanatorium on November 14, and now he has to leave on November 24. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing him his stay in the sanatorium was extended until January 1st, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, notifying his stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.