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 39 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Werman, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Werman, informing his son, Sam Werman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to C. Wang, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Celia Wang, informing her husband, Morris Wang, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Schwartzkoff, 1911 October 20
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ethel Schwartzkoff, informing her father, Harry Mindel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Mendelson, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Fannie Mendelson, informing her husband, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Florence E. Shapiro, informing her Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 February 22
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Florence E. Shapiro, informing her the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Samuel Abrmowitz, Max Bieler, Morris Rabinowitz, and Fannie Kroll. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang is doing badly and it's impossible to make a careful physical examination. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 January 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang left the sanatorium on January 3 and they believe he left for New York. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.