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 39 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 1
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, asking about Morris Wang's condition, becuase he hadn't written to his family. He also asks if it's possible to send him East. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.
Letter from J. Barondess to C.D. Spivak, 1908 July 9
Handwritten letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, stating Jacob Chayet is a member of the United Garment Workers of America, and he is in need of sanatorium treatment. Letter is signed by Jos. Barondess.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 02
Typed letter with U.S. Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, saying Sam Mendelson is not able to do the work he was placed to do in the kitchen. He asks him to find outside work instead of inside for Mendelson. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen. On pencil, it reads "have a copy of my letter to Mendelson made and send it to me attached. 1912 January 08."
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 21
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, recommending Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, introducing him to Tony Friedman. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 20
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 19
Typed letter with Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from L. Sanders to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11
Typed letter from Leon Sanders to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Leon Sanders.
Letter from M. Baron to C.D. Spivak, 1908 December 23
Handwritten letter with Vest Makers Union letterhead from M. Baron to Dr. Spivak, asking him to extend Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M. Baron (Pres.)