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 283 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 29
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that the young man’s name is Julius Cohen. Marwill hopes that Cohen will receive an early admission. Marwill thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Herman Stitch and tells Spivak that Stitch filed an application at his office on September 5th, 1911. Masliansky tells Spivak that Stitch is in need of medical treatment and asks Spivak to give Stitch the treatment he needs.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 28
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Mr. Henry Schnoor is the next applicant for admission to JCRS. Masliansky also tells Spivak that Schnoor was recommended to him by Mr. D. Robinsohn. He hopes he will be admitted at once.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Benjamin Wigatow prefers to wait in Denver until he is admitted to the sanatorium. Masliansky sent Wigatow's application under separate cover.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 9
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $1.20 was found belonging to Julius Cohen who died on February 13, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 4
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the following belongings were left behind from Herman Stitch after he died. One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, $2.84 in cash, one ring, one Odd Fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 14
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to adivse him about what to do with Herman Stitch's trunk. Schwatt tells Spivak that the trunk has been boxed and prepared for shipment, but not enough money left behind to ship it.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $11.28 in cash was left behind by Nathan Rapaport after his death on November 18, 1911.