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 M. Baron to C.D. Spivak, 1908 December 23
Handwritten letter with Vest Makers Union letterhead from M. Baron to Dr. Spivak, asking him to extend Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M. Baron (Pres.)
Letter from M. H. Levi to JCRS, 1911 August 31
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. H. Levi to whom it may concern, certifying Ruben Paul is suffering from tuberculosis. Letter is signed by M. H. Levi M.D.
Letter from M. Kutner to J. Schoen, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from Moe Kutner to Jacob Schoen, stating a member of their lodge, Tony Friedman, had been in Denver for the alst two months and writing to them that the JCRS has no room for him. He also said it all depends on Rev. H. Masliansky, so they ask him to speak with the reverend. Letter is signed by Moe Kutner.
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 August 26
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 4
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that Schwartz was discharged from the sanatorium after being there for five years. Marshak continues to say that Schwartz is in a far advanced stage of tuberculosis and highly neurotic. Her symptoms occurred from her hysteria. Marshak states that Schwartz’s conduct was also very poor and disturbing at the sanatorium.
Letter from M. Rabinowitz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 14
Handwritten letter from Morris Rabinowitz to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Morris Rabinowitz.
Letter from M. Schneiber to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 26
Letter from M. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 1
Typed letter with Grand Lodge Progressive Order of the West letterhead from Morris Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium for the winter. Letter is signed by Morris Shapiro.
Letter from M. Stern to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.
Letter from M.H. Levi to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 28
Handwritten letter from M. H. Levi to Dr. Spivak, recommending Benjamin Fleischman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M.H. Levi.