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 356 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1912 October 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Reeder is stationary at the sanatorium and has been there for over a year. Spivak tells Taussig that it is imperative that JCRS admit other patients to the sanatorium and asks Taussig if they can arrange to take care of her in Denver or Chicago before she receives her dismissal letter.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak Tells Taussig that JCRS has studied Reeder’s case carefully and found that she has not shown any real improvement. Spivak asks Taussig to make arrangements for Reeder to travel back to Chicago.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Fanny will probably be leaving Denver for Chicago tomorrow.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 May 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig the JCRS has advanced Fanny Reeder's expenses to Taussig.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 May 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak thanks Taussig for the check of $22.60 to cover Fanny Reeder’s travel expenses. Spivak tells Taussig that the bill actually amounted to $28.60 because JCRS gave Reeder $6.00 in cash for meals. Spivak tells Taussig that he has advanced that amount from his own funds.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro informing her that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. F.E. Shapiro informing her that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Cohen, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rabbi Henry Cohen informing him that Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Daily, 1910 July 7
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Daily. Spivak asks Daily to call his office at 10:00am on Monday morning.