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 24 Collections and/or Records:
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 July 7
Excerpt of H. Schwatt’s letter written to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he wrote to him about a number of patients who are regarded as old-timers and repeaters at the sanatorium. Schwatt told Spivak that Rosche Schwartz was one of the names, but Spivak has not yet set a definite time to discharge her; therefore, Schwatt is asking Spivak to make arrangements to do so. Schwatt tells Spivak that the only patient who does not need arrangements is Samuel Morris because he passed away.
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16
Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Wigatow, 1912 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 April 12
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on May 15th, 1912. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 April 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak informs her that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended her stay at the sanatorium for two months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1913 March 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on March 24th, 1913. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 March 28
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 September 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he will have to submit the matter to the Admission and Dismission Committee. Spivak tells Schwatt that he does not know what to do with her because there is no one else that can take care of her. Spivak hopes Schwatt meets with him and the committee to come to a decision.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 April 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended Reeder’s stay at the sanatorium for two months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he wrote to Wigatow to inform him that his stay at the sanatorium has been terminated and he must leave by Friday, March 29th.