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 S. Alterman, 1911 October 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sophia Alterman, informing her son, Jacob Alterman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Dorf informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Samuel Dorf, informing him Bailie Siegel was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Gelber, 1912 November 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. Gelber, informing him about Morris Shapiro's letter and that they won't discharge Daniel Goldberg for now.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold, 1911 March 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold. Spivak enclosed a check for $13.50 to cover expenses accrued from Mrs. Leitman’s transportation to New York. Spivak says that the addition of $11.50 from Leitman’s own expenses will help cover the cost of everything.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Lynch and F. Hellin, 1919 October 20
The paper contains two letters sent on the same date, the first one is from Dr. Spivak to Sam Lynch, stating they have written to S.F. Disraelly and he called saying he did receive the letter and the $15 sent. The cost of the grave repair was $7.5 so the remaining $7.5 were turned over to the treasury of the JCRS. The second letter is from Dr. Spivak to Frances Hellin, and has the same content as the letter to Sam Lynch.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Mendelson, 1911 October 30
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Sam Mendelson, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Mendelson, 1911 December 26
2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Mendelson, informing his stay at the sanatorium will be terminated on January 12, 1912, because he disobeyed one of the rules of the sanatorium: everyone who is able should do a certain amount of work. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Reeder, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Reeder informing him that his sister, Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Reeder’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.