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 347 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1912 January 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport. Spivak enclosed a check for $18.28 which was left by Jennie’s late husband after his death.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jake Schkolnick informing him that his brother, Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schkolnick’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick, 1911 December 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick, 1912 January 11
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick. Spivak confirms that he received the check for $25.40. Spivak also confirms that his brother’s death certificate and belongings will be sent to him soon.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick, 1912 January 12
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schkolnick. Spivak enclosed Adolph Schkolnick's death certificate.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jacob Schoen informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak asks Fish to send him a written report about the physical condition of I. Greenberg because he asked for an extension on his stay at the sanatorium.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 March 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak informs Fish that Greenberg’s stay at the sanatorium has been extended until May 1, 1908. Spivak tells Fish that he has written to Greenberg as well.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky informing him that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak assures Werbelovsky that that everything will be done to take care of Batchofsky. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.