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 17 Collections and/or Records:
Excerpt of Letter from O. Leonard, 1912 February 21
Typed excerpt of letter from Oscar Leonard, thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium.
Letter from B. Frank to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with Progressive Order of the West letterhead from B. Frank to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Frank.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Frank, 1913 January 28
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to B. Frank, stating they have to discharge Daniel Goldberg because he has been in the sanatorium for over a year. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Barid, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joseph Barid, informing him Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium was extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L.E. Schlechter, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to L. E. Schlechter, stating in the last three months there were a lot of emergency cases and that's why they still haven't admitted Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L.E. Schlechter, 1912 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to L. E. Schlechter, informing him Daniel Goldberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. H. Goldberg, 1912 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Max H. Goldberg, informing his brother, Danielg Goldberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Shapiro, 1912 November 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Shapiro, stating they won't discharge Daniel Goldberg for now. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, stating he will send him a letter as soon as he gets the superintendent opion's on Daniel Goldberg's matter. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, stating the superintendent believes Daniel Goldberg should stay in Denver. He is a pretty far advanced case and is not able to work. Since Goldberg has been in the sanatorium for over a year, they have to discharge him, though. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.