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 559 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 April 07
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending the belongings of the deceased Moses Rothenberg who died on April 2, 1913, certificate of deposit for $100, $22.60 in cash. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
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 September 9
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating the name of the secretary of the lodge that Ruben Paul belongs is Mr. Cohen, 2019 Ashland Str., Chicago Ill., lodge #3. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 18
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, saying he turned $5.20 to his officer that belonged to the late D. Steinberg, and Mr. Wang says he borrowed $3 from him. He asks to get the money back. Letter is singed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 19
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him the belongings of Jacob Chayet: cash $1.75, one watch, one pair of glasses. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 4
Typed letter from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Minden (case #1358) has been sick for 4 years and J. Lippner (case #1363) for 11 years. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 7
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 October 30
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt explains that Mrs. Leitman, who was admitted on August 30th, 1910 refuses to do anything required of her. Schwatt also reminds Spivak that the doctors at JCRS have never been able to find any evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs or sputum. Schwatt tells Spivak that it is becoming more and more evident to get rid of Leitman.