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 H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 January 15
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking him to not send Moses Rothenerg back home because she will have to bury him if he goes back. She says she will send the JCRS $2 every week to mantain her son there. Letter is signed by Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 22
Handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, stating the order of the I.O.S.B. is out of existence for over two years, but the order number was Jeshurun Lodge 140 Independent Order Sons of Benjamin. The secretary name was M. Englander, #1135 Wyrtle Ave Walnut Hills. Letter is signed by H. Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 20
2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. His mother is sick and hearing this news will make her happy. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 16
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Jennie Batchofsky was admitted as an emergency case. Schwatt also tells Spivak that Jennie came to Denver very ill and without money. Jennie was also having a hard time trying to find a place to stay because no one wanted to take her in due to her illness.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 May 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a check from the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago for a total of $22.60 to cover the travel expenses of Fanny Reeder.