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 82 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to N.P. Levin, 1910 May 12
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Dr. N.P. Levin informing him that Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel' stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.A. Siegelstein informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Siegelstein and the members of his worthy institution that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to P.S. Kaplan, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to P.S. Kaplan informing him that Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak assures Kaplan that everything will done to make Schkolnick as comfortable as possible. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Greenberg, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rachel Greenberg informing her that her husband, Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Mrs. Greenberg that JCRS will make every effort to restore Mr. Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Dorf informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Reeder, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Reeder informing him that his sister, Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Reeder’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Schaeffer, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sam Schaeffer informing him that his brother, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Stashower, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sarah Stashower informing her that her husband, Max Stashower was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Stashower’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 September 11
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak is happy to inform Wolf that Mrs. Schwartz travelled to Denver on Saturday, September 9th and was met by Mrs. Lorber of the Jewish Sheltering Home. Spivak also tells Wolf that Schwartz was admitted as an emergency case on Sunday afternoon. Spivak boasts that Schwartz’s admission is a record breaking transaction.