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 J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 20
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 02
Typed letter with U.S. Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, saying Sam Mendelson is not able to do the work he was placed to do in the kitchen. He asks him to find outside work instead of inside for Mendelson. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen. On pencil, it reads "have a copy of my letter to Mendelson made and send it to me attached. 1912 January 08."
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 21
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, recommending Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to C.D. Spivak. Schoen tells Spivak that this letter will be handed to him from Max Schaeffer who is sick with consumption. Schoen continues to explain that Schaeffer is destitute with no family to help him. Schoen also asks Spivak to satisfy the ex-grand master’s favor of taking an interest in Schaeffer’s case. Schoen thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 19
Typed letter with Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 03
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from J.B. Fish to Dr. Spivak, with the physical examination of Moses Rothenberg. He states the patient has no constitutional symptom, no digestive disturbance, his lesion though extensive is not very active, has no complication, and recommends him for discharge. Letter is signed by J.B. Fish.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 September 14
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Fish to Dr. Spivak, writing Jacob Chayet's physical examination. Letter is unsigned.
Letter from J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 30
Examination of Ignatz Greenberg. Fish details Greenberg’s current health condition upon request of C.D. Spivak.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 8
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.