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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Fleischman, 1923 October 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Fleischman, informing him S. F. Disraelly stated the money he sent was spent for improivng the grave and he will send a photo of it. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Fleischman, 1911 October 4
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Fleischman, informing her son, Benj. Fleischman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of Newark, 1910 December 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to all of the National Directors of Newark, New Jersey informing them that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak wants all of his friends in Newark to know that JCRS is doing the best they can to help those suffering from illness in their community. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of N.J., 1911 October 4
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to all the National Directors of Neark, N.J., informing them Benj. Fleischman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 September 17
Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, asking him to look up the grave of Benjamin Fleischman. He says he sent money for the grave to be fixed and to get a grave stone but he received no answer. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.
Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 November 8
Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for the information about the grave of Benj. Fleischman. He also states S.F. Disraelly sent him a letter and will send him a picture of the grave. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.