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 4340 Collections and/or Records:
Note from George Lelansky, 1906 November 12
Handwritten note from George Lelansky, on Nov-12-1906. The note informs recipient that sixty five cents for Mrs. Brown was received from Dr. Hillkowitz. The note is signed George Lelansky.
Note from H. G. Welpton, 1906 April 16
Handwritten note from H. G. Welpton, on April 16: 1906. The note certifies that Mr. Morris Fred is suffering from pulminary tuberculosis. The note is signed H. G. Welpton.
Note from Jacob Greenberg
Handwritten note from Jacob Greenberg, undated. The note informs the recipient that he has studied the English language for only a short time and to excuse any mistakes. The note is signed J.G.
Note from JCRS, 1909 January 29
Typed note with JCRS headletter, on Jan. 29, 1909. The note informs the recipient that Mr. A. Becker's file has been changed from "regular" to "emergency case". This is for statistical reasons. The note is not signed.
Note from JCRS, 1906 January 29
Typed note with JCRS letterhead, on Jan. 29. 1906. The note informs the recipient that Oscar Tasch's application was changed from "regular" to "emergency case". The not concludes that Mr. Tasch's physical condition was critical and needed emergency assistance.
Note from Myron L. Cooley, 1906 January 10
Handwritten note from Myron L. Cooley, on Jan, 10th, 1906. The note certifies that Dr. Cooley examined Mr. Protas, Dec. 24th 1905. Dr. Cooley found him suffering from tuberculosis. The note is signed Myron L. Cooley.
Note from S.Y. to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 25
Note from a doctor at the sanatorium with the initials S.Y. to C.D. Spivak. The doctor tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor's condition is bad and he recently had a hemorrhage. The doctor also tells Spivak that Dr. Schwatt thinks Schnoor will never be discharged.
Note from unidentified author to unidentified recipient, 1907 February 21
Typed note from unidentified author and recipient, on Feb. 21, 1907. The note informs the recipient that out of the $7.00 left from the Toronto Austrian Ladies' Aid Society, $5.50 went to the board of Rimland's children kept at Mt. St. Vincent's Home. The note is not signed.
Note of inquiry
Typed note of inquiry, unsigned and undated. The note inquires Mr. Tasch's details because there are no records of him being an inmate of the San. nor an ex-patient.
Note S. L. Bridy to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten note from S. L. Bridy to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The note instructs Dr. Spivak to give bearer an application. The letter is signed S. L. Bridy.