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:
Postcard from S. S. Garson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 June 20
Handwritten postcard from S. S. Garson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on June 20th, 06. The letter inquires Dr. Spivak to send information regarding the medical bill to Toronto. There has been confusion between who has paid what for Mr. Levenson's fees. The letter is signed S. S. Garson.
Prescription note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October
Prescription note from Dr. Emanuel Friedman to C.D. Spivak. Friedman informs Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick is suffering from tuberculosis and advises Spivak that he should be admitted to the sanatorium.
Prescription note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 12
Prescription note from Dr. Emanuel Friedman to C.D. Spivak. Friedman informs Spivak that Ignatz Greenberg is suffering from tuberculosis and advises Spivak that he should be admitted to the sanatorium.
Prescription Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 14
Prescription note from Dr. Emanuel Friedman to C.D. Spivak. Friedman informs Spivak that Nathan Rapaport is suffering from tuberculosis and advises Spivak that he should be admitted to the sanatorium as an emergency case.
Receipt, 1911 October 23
Typed receipt that reads "received from Dr. Spivak $15 signed by Jacob Schoen to the order of M. Mendelovitz" Receipt is signed by Sam Mendelson.
Receipt, 1915 February 11
Handwritten receipt that reads "received from Dr. Spivak $1.75 and cheap watch to apply in funeral expenses." It's signed by W. S. B. S. by [unreadable].
Receipt from B. M. H. (Mt. Nebo) Cemetery of Denver to JCRS, 1920 October 12
Handwritten receipt from B. M. H. (Mt. Nebo) Cemetery of Denver to JCRS, on Oct 12, 1920. The receipt is for the funeral expenses of Annie Levinson: "Plot, one grave for Anna Levinson (Annie Levinson), Grave died 11-25-1906, Water rent burried on Dec. 26.=Wo Family Plot 17, 25.00, Paid 10/13 20." The receipt is signed SW (Sol Wolf) Sup't.
Receipt from Bayha & Bohm to JCRS, 1921 May 19
Typed receipt from Bayha & Bohm Manufacturers, Monuments and Mauseleums, to JCRS, on May 19, 1921. The receipt is for the headstone of Hanna G. Levinson (Anna Levinson) at $60.00. The receipt is signed Bayha & Bohm.
Receipt from Caspar Hofmann Undertaker, 1912 February 14
Receipt from Caspar Hofmann Undertake. The receipt states it is for the shipment of Julius Cohen’s remains from Denver to New York. The total of the bill comes to $152.30.
Receipt from Dr. C. D. Spivak to S. S. Garson, 1906 October 20
Handwritten receipt from Dr. C. D. Spivak to S. S. Garson, on October 20, 1906. The receipt is for 4 weeks' and 5 days' board and room from Sept. 16th to October 18th, 06 at $25.00. The receipt is signed by S. S. Garson, approving that the fee has been paid by Dr. C. D. Spivak.