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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of Bill, 1910 September 16
Copy of a receipt from Golden Hill Cemetery detailing the cost of Hyman Daily's burial. Items charged on the bill include a hearse, grave, digging, coffin, Bal Misaskim, and Tachrichem. The total of the bill comes to $50.00. The block and grave numbers are listed on the receipt as well. There is also an embalming service listed on the top of the receipt from Whitehead and Meyer for $20.00.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 December 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that $2.84 was left behind from his son after he passed away.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Cohen, 1912 December 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Fannie Cohen. Spivak tells Cohen that he has not received the $5.00 payment for the death certificate she ordered. Spivak reminds her to remit that amount.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Daily, 1910 September 19
Letter form C.D. Spivak to L. Daily. Spivak enclosed a bill for Hyman Daily’s funeral expenses. The bill amounts to $50.00.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler of Wexler's Private Boarding House. Spivak enclosed a check for $4.19 to pay for Henry Schnoor's boarding.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Wexler's Private Boarding House, 1911 September 16
This series of patient records includes medical reports and histories, statistical data of patients, x-rays, and death certificates. The patient files include applications, correspondence and some may also contain photographs and personal items.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $1.20 was found belonging to Julius Cohen who died on February 13, 1912.