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 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. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 June 03
2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting his son, Moses Rothenberg, to the sanatorium and that he is a member of Jesurun Lodhe #140 I.O.B.S. He also sends a subscription with a $5 money order. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 January 15
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking him to not send Moses Rothenerg back home because she will have to bury him if he goes back. She says she will send the JCRS $2 every week to mantain her son there. Letter is signed by Mrs. Hyman Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 22
Handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, stating the order of the I.O.S.B. is out of existence for over two years, but the order number was Jeshurun Lodge 140 Independent Order Sons of Benjamin. The secretary name was M. Englander, #1135 Wyrtle Ave Walnut Hills. Letter is signed by H. Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 20
2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. His mother is sick and hearing this news will make her happy. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.
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.