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 346 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak Tells Taussig that JCRS has studied Reeder’s case carefully and found that she has not shown any real improvement. Spivak asks Taussig to make arrangements for Reeder to travel back to Chicago.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Fanny will probably be leaving Denver for Chicago tomorrow.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 May 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig the JCRS has advanced Fanny Reeder's expenses to Taussig.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 May 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak thanks Taussig for the check of $22.60 to cover Fanny Reeder’s travel expenses. Spivak tells Taussig that the bill actually amounted to $28.60 because JCRS gave Reeder $6.00 in cash for meals. Spivak tells Taussig that he has advanced that amount from his own funds.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. F.E. Shapiro informing her that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F.E. Shapiro informing her that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Marwill, 1911 May 26
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Marwill. Spivak tells Marwill that he is unable to accept applications from outside the city of Denver. He tells Marwill that the applicant must fill out an application at his office. Spivak also advises that once the young man fills out the application he may have to wait eight to ten weeks for admission; therefore, be sure to provide the young man with means to pay for himself in Denver.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 4
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.