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 247 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 21
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that four weeks ago he sent money to have Herman Stitch’s trunk sent to New York. Stitch tells Spivak that he has not received an answer and would like Spivak to attend to the matter.
Letter from A.L. Kalman to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Handwritten letter from A.L. Kalman of the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to C.D. Spivak. Kalman asks Spivak if he can let him know about Henry Schnoor’s condition. Kalman also asks Spivak if Schnoor can be kept at the sanatorium for a few months longer. Kalman tells Spivak that the organization Schnoor belonged to in New York asked the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to inquire about Schnoor’s case.
Letter from B.S. Cable to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 15
Letter from Benjamin S. Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor to C.D. Spivak. Cable tells Spivak that an immigrant by the name of Rosche Schwartz arrived at the port of New York on the SS Pennsylvania. Cable tells Spivak that JCRS is advised to make arrangements to transfer Schwartz to JCRS so that they can examine her tuberculosis. Cable also says that monthly reports should be sent to him showing the progress of Schwartz’s health.
Letter from C.D. Spivak C. Bleiberg, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Chas. Bleiberg informing him that his brother-in-law, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Abraham Rapaport informing him that his brother, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Abraham Stitch informing him that his son, Herman Stitch was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Stitch’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 December 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that $2.84 was left behind from his son after he passed away.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1912 January 11
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that he will send the belongings to him as early as possible.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1912 January 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch Spivak informs Stitch that the railroad companies do not want to ship Herman Stitch’s trunk. Spivak also asks Stitch to send $5.73 to cover the cost of the shipment.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1912 February 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that the trunk has been shipped and should have already arrived at its destination. Spivak enclosed three keys to the trunk.