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 342 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a letter from Ida Rapaport, as well as a $7.00 money order to cover the cost of her son’s burial.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt advises Spivak to inform Louis Daily about his brother’s worsening health condition. Schwatt believes it is best to prepare the family in the event Hyman Daily passes away.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that two watches and ninety cents in cash were left behind from Hyman Daily after his death.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 27
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Schwartz is quite ill. Schwatt says that Schwartz has advanced lung trouble and is suffering from digestive disturbances. Schwatt confirms that Schwartz’s chances for recovery is slight.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 February 27
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 September 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 March 2
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman’s behavior has been better lately. He also says that her physical condition is very good. Schwatt tells Spivak that Leitman still goes into town overnight which is against the rules at JCRS. Schwatt also states that Mrs. Leitman has said she is also ready to return home in New York.
Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 5
Handwritten letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs introduces Mr. Schkolnick to Spivak and tells him that he is a worthy case for the sanatorium. Jacobs also tells Spivak that $100.00 has been collected for his case. He asks Spivak to take an interest in Schkolnick’s case.
Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 9
Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs thanks Spivak for taking care of Mrs. Leitman and the good work that JCRS does. Jacobs also states that his society has accrued over $60.00 to purchase a rail road ticket for Mrs. Leitman’s return home.
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 3
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak. Greenberg thanks Spivak for extending his stay at the sanatorium until May 1, 1908.