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 554 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.I. Marshak, 1916 June 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Rose Barkar, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado to Miss Rose Barkar (Barkan), notifying her that she has been admitted into the JCRS. She must present the physical letter to the Superintendent within two days of the letter. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld, 1912 June 25
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld. Spivak received the enclosed check for $20.00 from Henry Schnoor’s children, but regrets to say that a tombstone cannot be erected until the funeral expenses have been paid. Spivak tells Affeld that the expenses amount to $31.50 and JCRS found $8.24 on Henry’s body after his death.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld, 1912 December 5
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld. Spivak is happy to enclose proof that S.F. Disraelly erected a tombstone over Henry Schnoor’s grave. Spivak enclosed a photo of the tombstone for Schnoor’s children.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Cohen, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mr. Cohen from Austrian Galitzen Lodge, informing him Ruben Paul was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned bu "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.W. Conway, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M.W. Conway, saying he referred his letter to their attorney, Henry Cohen. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport, 1911 July 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to N. Rapaport. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Rapaport that his stay at the sanatorium will terminate on July 17th, 1911. He asked Rapaport to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Rapaport to keep JCRS up to date regarding his health. He hopes that Rapaport's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, stating he will send him a letter as soon as he gets the superintendent opion's on Daniel Goldberg's matter. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, stating the superintendent believes Daniel Goldberg should stay in Denver. He is a pretty far advanced case and is not able to work. Since Goldberg has been in the sanatorium for over a year, they have to discharge him, though. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.