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 82 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. H. Gross, 1911 September 15
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ellis H. Gross informing her that Rosche Schwartz was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schwartz’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon informing her that her husband, David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Gordon’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1911 October 13
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 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 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 August 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky 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. Masliansky, 1910 August 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that he wrote to Leitman and invited her to come back to the sanatorium. Spivak also says that he extended the stay of Mrs. Sophia Lieberman until November 1st, 1910. Spivak asks Masliansky if he can find out the lodge and order that Mr. Leitman belongs to because Mrs. Leitman does not seem to remember any details about it. Spivak thanks Masliansky in advance.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Herman Stitch applicant #33 and Ben J. Wigatow applicant #35 were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.