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.
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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 4369 Collections and/or Records:
Telegram from Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1919 October 17
Telegram from Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 17 1919. Telelgram informs Dr. Spivak to bury Oscar Dasch (Oscar Tasch) in Meyer undertaker. Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) will send bill for burial fees. The telegram is not signed, but "Rev. Harris Dasch" is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, 1919 October 18
Telegram from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 18, 1919. The telegram informs Dr. Spivak for shive purposes to please wire twelve hundred. The telegram is not signed, but "Rev. Harris Tasch" is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from S. Margolies to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 18
Telegram from Rabbi S. Margolies to C.D. Spivak. Margolies asks Spivak if he knows where Max Stashower is and what his condition is. Margolies says that Max’s wife wants to travel to Denver to be closer to her husband, but the community it trying to prevent her from travelling to Denver if they can help it.
Telegram from S.A. Neustadt to JCRS, 1905 July 23
Telegram from S.A. Neustadt to JCRS, dated July 23, 1905. The telegram informs that $25 are available for the funeral expenses of Edmond Dienstag. The telegram has S.A. Neustadt typed at the bottom.
Telegram from The Farmer Bank to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 October 25
Typed telegram from The Farmer Bank to Dr. Philip Hilkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), on Oct 25-05. The telegram says: "Guarantee express and undertakers charges to you for Annie Brown not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars draw on us for amount answer." The telegram is signed The Farmer Bank.
Telegram from The Farmers Bank to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 October 26
Typed telegram from The Farmers Bank to Dr. Philip Hilkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), on Oct 26'06. The telegram says: "Why dont you advise H. Brown when remains leave Denver." The telegram is signed The Farmers Bank.
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 December 2
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak informs Stitch that his son, Herman Stitch has passed away. Spivak asks him to send burial instructions immediately. Spivak tells Stitch that the cost to ship the body to Brooklyn would be $157.00 and the cost to bury the body in Denver would be $31.50. Spivak advises Stitch that if he does not hear from him within twenty-four hours Herman Stitch would be buried in Denver.
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to B. Batchofsky, 1912 March 25
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to B. Batchofsky. Spivak regrets to inform Batchofsky that his wife passed away. Spivak asks Bernard to wire burial instructions. Spivak also tells Bernard that it will cost $154.00 to ship the body to Brooklyn and $32.00 to bury the body in Denver. Spivak tells Bernard that if he does not hear from him in twenty-four hours Jennie Batchofsky’s body would be buried in Denver.
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor, 1912 February 22
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to B. Schnoor. Spivak regrets to inform Benjamin that his father, Henry Schnoor passed away. Spivak asks Benjamin to wire burial instructions. Spivak also tells Benjamin that it will cost $163.00 to ship the body to New York and $32.00 to bury the body in Denver. Spivak tells Benjamin that if he does not hear from him in twenty-four hours Henry Schnoor’s body would be buried in Denver.
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to H.S. Cotler, 1912 February 14
Telegraph from C.D. Spivak to H.S. Cotler. Spivak informs Cotler that her brother, Julius Cohen has passed away. Spivak asks her to send burial instructions immediately. Spivak tells Cotler that the cost to ship the body to Utica would be $153.00 and the cost to bury the body in Denver would be $32.00. Spivak advises Cotler that if he does not hear from her within twenty-four hours Cohen would be buried in Denver.