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 4527 Collections and/or Records:
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, informing him Tillie Gleaner was admitted to the sanatorium per his request.
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 22
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "readiness for shipment of body Blumenthal seventy five dollars besides railroad charges of ninety four dollars."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 23
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "wire immediately thirty two dollars for burial expenses."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 24
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "your request to bury your husband was immediately complied with yesterday sorry your second telegram reached us only this morning."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1913 April 03
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg that reads "Regret to inform son Moses Rothenberg died cost of burial Denver thirty dollars cost of shipping body Cincinnati one hundred thrity three dollars wire burial instructions and expense immediately."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to L. Daily, 1910 September 15
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Daily. Spivak regrets to inform Louis that his brother passed away. He asks Louis to wire burial instructions immediately.
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to P. Hyman, 1912 September 19
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to P. Hyman, informing his brother, Jacob Chayet, passed away. It reads "cost of shipping body 165 dollars, cost of burial Denver 32 dollars."
Telegram from Chicago American to Morris Kravitz, 1905 July 10
Telegram from Chicago American to Morris Kravitz, dated 7/10/1905. The telegram asks if Morris Kravitz received an answer from Spivak. M. Annenberg, Manager Circulation is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from Dr. Benawa to Dr. C. G. McEachern, 1919 October 19
Telegram from Dr. Benawa to Dr. C. G. McEachern, on Oct 19, 1919. The telegram informs Jewish friends of Oscar Tasch at Merchants Cigar Store that they need to pay the hospital bill. The telegram is not signed, but " Dr. Benawa" is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from Dr. C. D. Spivak to L. Ratner (Louis Ratner), 1906 July 24
Typed telegram from Dr. C. D. Spivak to L. Ratner (Louis Ratner), on July 24, 1906. Telegram says that Mr. Russel will be admitted in August, letter follows. The telegram is isgned C. D. Spivak.