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 P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 23
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak if JCRS can postpone Greenberg’s termination from the sanatorium until the weather is moderate and he is able to return home. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Greenberg’s treatment would not be effective if he were discharged as sick man during this time of the season.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 28
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak to update him about Greenberg’s current condition. Siegelstein wants to know if Greenberg is able to return and work again, or if he should send Greenberg’s wife and children to Denver so that they can reunite.
Letter from P.S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 4
Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.
Letter from R. Paul to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 11
3 pages handwritten letter from Rose Paul to Dr. Spivak, worrying about why do they need the secretary of the lodge Ruebn Paul belongs to. Letter is signed by Rose Paul.
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak. Zeeve asks Spivak about Rosche Schwartz’s current health condition.
Letter from S. Dorf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Typed letter with O.B.A. New York letterhead from Samuel Dorf to Dr. Spivak, recommending Bailie Siegel to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Samuel Dorf.
Letter from S. Dorf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Letter from S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 24
Letter from the Aid Association of teh Ex-Patiens of JCRS. The letter is written in Yiddish.
Letter from S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak, 1911 March 8
Letter from S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak. Korngold confirms that he received the check for $13.50 to cover Mrs. Leitman’s travel expenses.
Letter from S. Werman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 1
2 pages handwritten letter from Sam Werman to Dr. Spivak, stating that Jacob Schoen told him Dr. Spivak would help him with medication until he got admitted, and if he had to wait for more than 4 weeks the JCRS would help him stay in Denver. Letter is signed by Sam Werman.