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 255 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg, 1908 January 2
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Louis Ginsburg. Spivak acknowledges Ginsburg’s letter introducing Greenberg. Spivak tells him that Greenberg filed an application on December 31, 1907 and as soon as there is vacancy JCRS will admit Greenberg. Spivak tells Ginsburg that the sanatorium is currently overcrowded with seventy-two patients, as well as a wait list between sixty to seventy applicants.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Ginsburg that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kohn, 1911 June 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Leo Kohn. Spivak included some information that JCRS wired to Kohn regarding Rosche Schwartz’s possible deportation by the Immigration Commissioner in Seattle. Spivak tells Kohn that quick action for an examination is preferred to avoid complications with Schwartz being sent to Denver. Spivak asks Kohn to take her case.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kurtz, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kurtz of the International K.U. Verein organization informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. A. Saly, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado to Mr. M. A. Saly in Denver, Colorado notifying him that Rose Barkar (Barkan) has been admitted into the JCRS, which who Saly endorsed. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Ferstendig, 1912 March 2
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Ferstendig, 1912 July 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schaeffer, 1911 November 20
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schaeffer, 1912 July 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Max Schaeffer. Spivak tells Schaeffer that he listed the I.O.B.A lodge on his application, but does not list a name or address to contact the lodge. Spivak asks Schaeffer to provide those details on the enclosed postcard and to send it back immediately.