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 235 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 18
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak, stating there's no point in admitting a new patient and discharging a sick man like Daniel Goldberg. He asks him to extend his stay in the sanatorium for another year. Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Letter from J. Barondess to C.D. Spivak, 1908 July 9
Handwritten letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, stating Jacob Chayet is a member of the United Garment Workers of America, and he is in need of sanatorium treatment. Letter is signed by Jos. Barondess.
Letter from J. Billikopf to C.D. Spivak, 1914 January 8
Typed letter with Jewish Educational Institute letterhead from Jacob Billikopf to Dr. Spivak, asking if they discharged David Sutton because they deemed it would be better for him to go to a warmer climate. Letter is signed by Jacob Billikopf.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 19
Typed letter with Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 21
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, recommending Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 20
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 19
Typed letter with U.S. Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, sending a check for $15 for Mendelowitz, and stating their funds are at present exhausted and this man had cost them about $100 already. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.