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 560 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 March 7
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that Mrs. Leitman does not care to stay at the sanatorium much longer and will be leaving shortly for New York. Spivak tells Masliansky that JCRS has contributed money towards her travel expenses. Spivak also assures Masliansky that H. Eisenberg will be admitted shortly.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 4
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Minden, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, informing his son, Moses Rothenberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 June 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, thanking him for donating to the sanatorium, and sending a receipt. He also states Moses Rothenberg is content and cheerful. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, asking the name of the Lodge of the Order I.O.S.B., its number, and the correct name of the secretary and his address. He also states they could not obtain that information from his son, Moses Rothenberg, who filed an application on October 12. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1912 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, informing his son, Moses Rothenberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, sending him a certificate of deposit for $140 and $22.60 cash that belonged to the deceased Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.