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 316 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to address Stitch's trunk to S. Schmalansky in New York City. Also to send the key to A. Stitch in Brooklyn, New York.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 March 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that he wrote to Wigatow to inform him that his stay at the sanatorium has been terminated and he must leave by Friday, March 29th.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 September 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Stashower was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak tells Schwatt to discharge Stashower once his emergency symptoms are over. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Nathan Rapaport and Ike Ring were both 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, 1910 August 29
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Mrs. Mary Leitman, Mr. Louis Simmons, and Miss Freda Zeigler were all invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak also mentions that Miss Sophie Lieberman's stay has been extended. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak informs Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium expires on December 1, 1910.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 November 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium has been extended for another three months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the matter regarding Mrs. Leitman’s request for discharge will be taken up with the Admission and Dismission Committee.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that Mrs. Leitman has been asked to leave the sanatorium by February 10, 1911. Spivak also says that Mr. Finkelstein has been asked to leave by March 1, 1911.