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 356 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Nathan Rapaport and Ike Ring were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 August 29
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Mrs. Mary Leitman, Mr. Louis Simmons, and Miss Freda Zeigler were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak also mentions that Miss Sophie Lieberman's stay has been extended. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium expires on December 1, 1910.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium has been extended for another three months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the matter regarding Mrs. Leitman’s request for discharge will be taken up with the Admission and Dismission Committee.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman has been asked to leave the sanatorium by February 10, 1911. Spivak also says that Mr. Finkelstein has been asked to leave by March 1, 1911.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 February 27
This series of patient records includes medical reports and histories, statistical data of patients, x-rays, and death certificates. The patient files include applications, correspondence and some may also contain photographs and personal items.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt telling him to kindly admit I. Greenberg as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Spivak tells Schwatt that Dr. E. Friedman reported that Greenberg had a hemorrhage last Saturday and is very sick.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 9
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to admit Schwartz as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt that the patient just arrived from Seattle and Mrs. Lorber has been kind enough to take her to several boarding houses as she has been refused admission everywhere else on account of her physical condition.