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 355 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 16
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that he spoke to Mrs. Leitman’s husband and he said he just received work so he is not able to pay for travel expenses. Masliansky asks Spivak if he can extend Mrs. Leitman’s stay for another few weeks.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 26
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky provides Mrs. Leitman’s address and tells Spivak that he received a letter from Mrs. Leitman regarding the fact that she wants to be readmitted to the sanatorium for a few weeks. Masliansky also says that Leitman claims her husband is not able to provide her with more money and she already owes three weeks of board. Masliansky asks Spivak if there is something he can do for her.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 November 23
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 20
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Herman Stitch and tells Spivak that Stitch filed an application at his office on September 5th, 1911. Masliansky tells Spivak that Stitch is in need of medical treatment and asks Spivak to give Stitch the treatment he needs.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Benjamin Wigatow prefers to wait in Denver until he is admitted to the sanatorium. Masliansky sent Wigatow's application under separate cover.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 16
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Jennie Batchofsky was admitted as an emergency case. Schwatt also tells Spivak that Jennie came to Denver very ill and without money. Jennie was also having a hard time trying to find a place to stay because no one wanted to take her in due to her illness.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.