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 18 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to C.D. Spivak. Schoen tells Spivak that this letter will be handed to him from Max Schaeffer who is sick with consumption. Schoen continues to explain that Schaeffer is destitute with no family to help him. Schoen also asks Spivak to satisfy the ex-grand master’s favor of taking an interest in Schaeffer’s case. Schoen thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from L. Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 6
Letter from Louis Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak. Ginsburg introduces Ignatz Greenberg and tells Spivak that Greenberg desires to be admitted to JCRS. Ginsburg also tells Spivak that Greenberg is a member of the Botoshauer K.U.V. of New York and the organization has furnished him with money to travel to Denver, as well as take care of Greenberg’s family while he is away. Ginsburg asks Spivak to do what he can to admit him as soon as possible.
Letter from M. Stern to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 26
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Mr. Ignatz Greenberg was examined by doctor and told to go to Denver in search of better health. Siegelstein asks Spivak if he can provide shelter to Greenberg while he is in Denver. Siegelstein also reminds Spivak that this is the second case he has recommended to JCRS since they became members of JCRS. He tells Spivak that their annual contribution with be forwarded to JCRS early next month.
Letter from P.S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 4
Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.
Letter from S. Dorf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Letter from W. Willner to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 3
Handwritten letter from Rev. W. Willner to C.D. Spivak. Willner informs Spivak that Mr. Hyman Daily will, or already has called Spivak because Daily is applying to be admitted to JCRS. Willner tells Spivak he needs hospital care immediately and whatever Spivak can do for Daily will be much appreciated. Willner tells Spivak he would have written sooner from home, but had to leave quickly for a reunion.