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 274 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt telling him to kindly admit I. Greenberg as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Spivak tells Schwatt that Dr. E. Friedman reported that Greenberg had a hemorrhage last Saturday and is very sick.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 September 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Stashower was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt to discharge Stashower once his emergency symptoms are over. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he wrote to Wigatow to inform him that his stay at the sanatorium has been terminated and he must leave by Friday, March 29th.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him to admit Adolph Schkolnick for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak tells Schwatt that he received a note from Dr. E. Friedman stating that Schkolnick is without the necessary care that he needs. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to follow up with him about the current condition of patients Leon Frankel and Adolph Schkolnick according to the enclosed letters.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 20
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Schaeffer 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. Selinger, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Selinger informing him that his cousin, Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schnoor’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Stitch, 1911 October 31
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs informing him that Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schkolnick’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.