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 4080 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 July 24
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated July 24, 1905. The letter endorses the application of Samuel Pomerantz. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 September 13
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated September 13, 1905. The letter introduces Samuel Pomerantz. The letter is signed Max Stern.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 December 8
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated December 8, 1905. The letter notes that the family of Samuel Pomerantz claims he is being turned out of the sanatorium, but reaffirms that they're certain JCRS is confident in who they can help, but that the family needs to be shown a letter that the Grand Lodge reached out. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 October 16
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated October 16, 1905. The letter introduces A. Siegel from Israel Lodge #51, notes his status, and endorses his admission to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 December 7
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated December 7, 1905. The letter introduces Bessie Holstein, and requests that she be admitted to the sanatorium as soon as possible. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen, Grand Secretary.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 June 14
Typed letter fro United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated June 14, 1905. The letter is written in endorsement of the application of Edmund Dienstag to JCRS. The letter is signed Max Stern.
Letter from United States Grand Lodge to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 February 5
Typed letter from United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on February 5th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Isidore Eichler who has left for Denver to become admitted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Jacob Shoen.
Letter from United States Grande Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 September 19
Typed letter from the United States Grande Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated September 19, 1905. The letter endorses the application of Herman Spiegel. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from W. Willner to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 3
Handwritten letter from Rev. W. Willner to C.D. Spivak. Willner informs Spivak that Mr. Hyman Daily will, or already has called Spivak because Daily is applying to be admitted to JCRS. Willner tells Spivak he needs hospital care immediately and whatever Spivak can do for Daily will be much appreciated. Willner tells Spivak he would have written sooner from home, but had to leave quickly for a reunion.