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 478 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 8
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 21
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 30
Handwritten letter and envelope from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak. Louis is happy to hear that his brother’s health has improved since he has been in Denver. Louis believes that his brother will stand a fighting chance to get rid of his tuberculosis if he is admitted soon to JCRS.
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 6
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak. Daily expresses his thanks to Spivak for admitting his brother to the sanatorium. Daily hopes that his brother will recover under the care of JCRS. Daily also offers Spivak a copy of his article “Talmud and Tuberculosis” that he wrote because that is all he can afford to give. Daily says that his brother wrote to him and told him that he is already starting to feel better.
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 20
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 22
Letter from L. Daily to C.D. Spivak. Daily enclosed another check for $15.00 to cover the remaining cost of Hyman Daily’s funeral expenses.
Letter from L. Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 6
Letter from Louis Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak. Ginsburg introduces Ignatz Greenberg and tells Spivak that Greenberg desires to be admitted to JCRS. Ginsburg also tells Spivak that Greenberg is a member of the Botoshauer K.U.V. of New York and the organization has furnished him with money to travel to Denver, as well as take care of Greenberg’s family while he is away. Ginsburg asks Spivak to do what he can to admit him as soon as possible.
Letter from L. J. Delson to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23
Letter from L. Leisersohn to C.D. Spivak, 1910 March 14
Typed letter from Leonard Leisersohn to C.D. Spivak regarding the admission of Joseph Loebel into JCRS. Leisersohn speaks on behalf of the Hartford Lodge #287 and requests that Spivak admit Loebel as soon as he possibly can. He signed the letter "Yours in H.W. and J., Leonard Leisersohn, Grand Secretary".
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 August 26
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.