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:
Telegram from A. Ressman (L. Ressman) to Dr. P. Hillkowitz, 1906 January 16
Telegram is from A. Ressman (L. Ressman) to Dr. P. Hillkowitz, on Jan 16'06. The telegram informs to arrange with the undertaker to prepare Bilains (Bilians) body for shipment by Pacific express, as cheap as possible Wire cost. The telegram has A. Ressman typed at the bottom.
Telegram from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 14
Telegram from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him for Tillie Gleaner to be admitted to the sanatorium as soon as possible.
Telegram from Alexander Raisin to D. Spivack (Dr. Spivak), 1906 March 5
Typed telegram from Alexander Raisin to D. Spivack (Dr. Spivak), on March 5. The telegram is informing Dr. Spivak that Mr. Raisin leaves Chicago at 2:45 AM and arrives in Denver 2:20 PM, March 6. The telelgram is signed Alexander Raisin.
Telegram from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, 1907 March 9
Typed telegram from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, on March 9-07. The telegram says: "If expenses for shipping Boesveran (Bosveren) exceeds hundred dollars including undertaker then bury deceased in Denver." The telegram is signed Barnett Berman.
Telegram from Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman) to Dr. C. B. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 March 8
Typed telegram from Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman) to Dr. C. B. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Mch 8-7. The telegram says: "Send Deceased Rubin Blusveren (Rueben Blosveren) to New Haven Lodge will advance expenses on account of endowment." The telegram is signed Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman).
Telegram from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Max Muchnick, 1908 September 11
Typed telegram from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Max Muchnick, on Sept. 11, 08. The telegram informs Mrs. Max Muchnick that her husband, Mr. Max Muchnick passed peacefully away this afternoon wire instructions burial. The telegram is signed C. D. Spivak.
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, informing him Tillie Gleaner was admitted to the sanatorium per his request.
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 22
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "readiness for shipment of body Blumenthal seventy five dollars besides railroad charges of ninety four dollars."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 23
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "wire immediately thirty two dollars for burial expenses."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 24
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal that reads "your request to bury your husband was immediately complied with yesterday sorry your second telegram reached us only this morning."