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 360 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 November 20
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak enclosed a letter from F. Taussig and asks Schwatt to respond to the letter.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 December 14
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak enclosed a letter from F. Taussig. Spivak asks Schwatt to talk to Reeder about the letter as well.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that David Gordon, M. Belfor, and S. Weininger were all 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, 1912 March 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Henry Schnoor, Lottie Kohler, and Annie Frankenfeld were 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, 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.