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 278 Collections and/or Records:
Excerpt from H. Masliansky's Letter, 1911 September 28
Excerpt of a letter from H. Masliansky that C.D. Spivak made note of. The excerpt explains that David Gordon should be the next patient admitted to the sanatorium. It also states that Gordon was from Port Chester, New York and Gordon claims he filed his application in Denver months ago.
Excerpt from H. Masliansky's Letter, 1911 October 4
Excerpt of a letter from H. Masliansky that C.D. Spivak made note of. Masliansky stated that he would like Gordon admitted at once because the Port Chester community that Gordon is from promised to reciprocate their kindness.
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 July 7
Excerpt of H. Schwatt’s letter written to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he wrote to him about a number of patients who are regarded as old-timers and repeaters at the sanatorium. Schwatt told Spivak that Rosche Schwartz was one of the names, but Spivak has not yet set a definite time to discharge her; therefore, Schwatt is asking Spivak to make arrangements to do so. Schwatt tells Spivak that the only patient who does not need arrangements is Samuel Morris because he passed away.
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16
Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 October 28
Excerpt of a letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to look up all correspondence about Mrs. Schwartz's case during the past few years.
JCRS Patient #1977 Jacob Alterman, 1911 October 4 - 1911 October 22
JCRS Patient number 1977. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, bills.
JCRS Patient #3430 Max Beckerman, 1915 November 4 - 1916 May 14
JCRS Patient #3430. Patient application, correspondence, handwritten letters, receipts, and bills.
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.