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. Schwatt, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Hyman Daily 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. Schwatt, 1911 September 9
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to admit Schwartz as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt that the patient just arrived from Seattle and Mrs. Lorber has been kind enough to take her to several boarding houses as she has been refused admission everywhere else on account of her physical condition.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 1
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 15
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Barney Greenfield, Max Eisen, Daniel Goldberg, and Sam Margolis. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking his opinion on Daniel Goldberg's case. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to notify Daniel Goldberg his stay in the sanatorium has been extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 April 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended Reeder’s stay at the sanatorium for two months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 October 9
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt for more details about Reeder’s case before he follows up with the Jewish Aid Society in Chicago. For example, Spivak asks Schwatt if Reeder complained while she was at JCRS, if her condition improved, and if he recommended that she return to Chicago.