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 555 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1910 November 23
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 June 9
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverman, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 10, 1911. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 July 17
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on August 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1911 October 31
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Silverberg, 1912 May 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Silverberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 1st. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 August 24
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 September 11
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 October 23
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, sending him a check for $2 loaned to the late Mr. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow informing him that his brother, Banjamin Wigatow was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Wigatow’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.