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 326 Collections and/or Records:
Joshua Wolfe Zeeve Bed Dedication, after 1917
Julius Wodiska Bed Dedication at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, after 1926
Letter addresses to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 17
Letter addressed to C.D. Spivak. The letter is handwritten in Yiddish.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D Spivak, 1912 January 2
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that he wrote to him three weeks ago asking for his son's trunk and belongings. Stitch asks Spivak to attend to his request.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 3
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch enclosed a money order for $5.73. Stitch asks Spivak to send the trunk to S. Schmalansky in New York and send the key to him.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 21
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that four weeks ago he sent money to have Herman Stitch’s trunk sent to New York. Stitch tells Spivak that he has not received an answer and would like Spivak to attend to the matter.
Letter from A.L. Kalman to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Handwritten letter from A.L. Kalman of the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to C.D. Spivak. Kalman asks Spivak if he can let him know about Henry Schnoor’s condition. Kalman also asks Spivak if Schnoor can be kept at the sanatorium for a few months longer. Kalman tells Spivak that the organization Schnoor belonged to in New York asked the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to inquire about Schnoor’s case.
Letter from B.S. Cable to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 15
Letter from Benjamin S. Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor to C.D. Spivak. Cable tells Spivak that an immigrant by the name of Rosche Schwartz arrived at the port of New York on the SS Pennsylvania. Cable tells Spivak that JCRS is advised to make arrangements to transfer Schwartz to JCRS so that they can examine her tuberculosis. Cable also says that monthly reports should be sent to him showing the progress of Schwartz’s health.
Letter from C.D. Spivak C. Bleiberg, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Chas. Bleiberg informing him that his brother-in-law, 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 A. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Abraham Rapaport informing him that his brother, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.