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 56 Collections and/or Records:
First Annual Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society at Denver, Colo., 1905
Report of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) annual meeting on January 29, 1905, and its operations and finances for the period of incorporation on June 25, 1904 to January 1, 1905; Dr. Philip Hillkowitz was the Society's President, and C.D. Spivak the Secretary. The Secretary's report indicates that the first patients (six males and one female) were admitted on September 8, 1904. Includes images of the facility and a list of all donors.
Fourth Annual Report, 1908
Goldston Bed Dedication, after 1918
Group in Front of the New York Ladies Pavilion at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1910-1919
A group of people stand in front of the New York Pavilion at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Charles Spivak is pictured in the front row, eighth from the right. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanitorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Joshua Wolfe Zeeve Bed Dedication, after 1917
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Edgewater, Colorado. Letter states that on account of his misconduct, he is requested to leave the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society the day following receipt of this notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Reuben Goldberg, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado to Rubin Goldberg [Reuben Goldberg] in Edgewater, Colorado informs tha the Admission and Dismission Committee of JCRS has decided to admit Reuben Goldberg to the Sanatorium. Informs that by presenting this letter to the Superintendent Goldberg will be assigned to a tent. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 May 18
A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, of the United States Grand Lodge Independent Order Brith Abraham, to Dr. C. D. Spivak on Independent Order Brith Abraham letterhead. Mr. Schoen asks that Dr. Spivak consider Jacob Goldstein's application for admittance to JCRS. The letter is signed by Mr. Schoen.
Letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, 1906 June 12
A typed letter from Jacob Schoen, Independent Order Brith Abraham, to President Philip Hillkowitz, JCRS, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Schoen asks President Hillkowitz to assist Jacob Goldstein to get admitted in another Denver hospital as he cannot be accepted into JCRS. The letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from JCRS to Erste Stanislauer Lodge, 1906 November 16
A typed letter on JCRS letterhead to M. Fingerey, Erste Stanislauer Lodge, concerning Jacob Goldstein. Mr. Fingerey is asked to inform the office at JCRS of the whereabouts of Mr. Goldstein as JCRS has lost track of him. The letter is unsigned with the word "Secretary" typed at the bottom.