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 268 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 19
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband, Harry Blumenthal, is not showing any sign of improvement. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 August 7
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Harry Blumenthal, stating they found a money order $25, $6, a pin, and a Russian rubel from Harry Blumenthal. He states part of the sum will be used for his burial expenses, and they will send the remaining, the pin and rubel. He says if she is not interested in the Russian Rubel, he would pay its value. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G.A. Berlinsky, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Garfield A. Berlinsky, stating they mailed Hyman Rothenberg a certificate of deposit for $140 and a check for $22.60, representing the amount of cash found with Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Blumenthal, 1911 December 1
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Blumenthal, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Cohen, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Henry Cohen, sending him the letter from M. W. Conwayin reference to the certificate for $140 belonging to the late Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Fleischman, 1923 October 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Fleischman, informing him S. F. Disraelly stated the money he sent was spent for improivng the grave and he will send a photo of it. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 07
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, and Charles Jeffey. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.