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 412 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 July 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman. Spivak tells Leitman that on her application it has been marked that she is not suffering from tuberculosis by Dr. Charles. Spivak also says that Dr. Hillkowitz confirmed the statement. Spivak tells Leitman that since there is no evidence of tuberculosis, Leitman’s application will be removed so that those who are eligible can be admitted.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 July 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 August 29
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. Mary Leitman informing her she was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak instructs Leitman to present his letter to H. Schwatt between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 November 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Leitman that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on December 1, 1910. He asked Leitman to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Leitman to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. Spivak hopes that Leitman's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1910 November 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mary Leitman. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismission Committee to inform Leitman that her stay at the sanatorium has been extended until for another three months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman, 1911 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Leitman. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Leitman that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on February 10, 1911. He asked Leitman to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Leitman to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. Spivak hopes that Leitman's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schaeffer, 1911 November 20
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Schaeffer, 1912 July 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Max Schaeffer. Spivak tells Schaeffer that he listed the I.O.B.A lodge on his application, but does not list a name or address to contact the lodge. Spivak asks Schaeffer to provide those details on the enclosed postcard and to send it back immediately.