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 J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 03
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from J.B. Fish to Dr. Spivak, with the physical examination of Moses Rothenberg. He states the patient has no constitutional symptom, no digestive disturbance, his lesion though extensive is not very active, has no complication, and recommends him for discharge. Letter is signed by J.B. Fish.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 September 14
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Fish to Dr. Spivak, writing Jacob Chayet's physical examination. Letter is unsigned.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 30
Examination of Ignatz Greenberg. Fish details Greenberg’s current health condition upon request of C.D. Spivak.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 8
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 2
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.
Letter from L. Bruck to C.D. Spivak, 1907 May 09
Handwritten letter with Jewish Relief Society letterhead from Mrs. Ludwig Bruck to Dr. Spivak, recommending Moses Rothenberg to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. L. Reba of Bruck.
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 21
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 30
Handwritten letter and envelope from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak. Louis is happy to hear that his brother’s health has improved since he has been in Denver. Louis believes that his brother will stand a fighting chance to get rid of his tuberculosis if he is admitted soon to JCRS.