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 O. Leonard, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, informing him Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium was extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O.M. Shere, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to O.M. Shere in Denver, Colorado, stating that David Gewirtzman has been accepted to admit into the JCRS Sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 October 4
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Hillkowitz, 1910 July 21
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. S. Hunter, 1912 January 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.S. Hunter. Spivak enclosed one dollar for the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Schkolnick, 1912 January 2
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. P. Schkolnick. Spivak tells Schkolnick that before he can comply with her request for her husband’s death certificate he asks her the amount of insurance her husband carried.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein, 1908 January 2
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein. Spivak acknowledges Siegelstein’s letter introducing Greenberg. Spivak tells him that Greenberg filed an application on December 31, 1907 and as soon as there is vacancy JCRS will admit Greenberg. Spivak tells Siegelstein that the sanatorium is currently overcrowded with seventy-two patients, as well as a wait list between sixty to seventy applicants.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Siegelstein and the members of his worthy institution that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.