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 J. Schoen, 1912 January 8
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, stating he was misinformed about Sam Mendelson not being able to work. He says after the first month at the sanatorium, patients are required to work if they're feeling better. He also sends him a copy of the letter he wrote to Mendelson. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed a t the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Solitovksy, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joe Solitovksy, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch, 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 M. Baron, 1908 December 30
2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Baron, explaining to him that Jacob Chayet is feeling better and has no fever, so they can't extend his stay in the sanatorium given the wait list of people waiting to get in. He did extend until January 15, 1909, though. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Gloverman, 1908 September 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Michael Gloverman, informing his cousin, Jacob Chayet, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P. Bieler, 1911 October 4
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to P. Bieler, informing her son, Max Bieler, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Mendelson, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rose Mendelson, informing her son, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the botom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Silverberg, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Silverberg, informing his brother, Morris Silverberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Weingarten, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. Weingarten, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.