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 3995 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 6
Copy of typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, on January 9, 1914. The letter is inquiring the whereabouts of brother-in-law, Sam Goldberg. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. B. Feinberg), 1910 February 24
Copy of a typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. Bela Feinberg), on Feb. 24/10. The letter inquires information on Mr. Benjamin Feinberg's health and where he is. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak. The letter includes a stamped return envelope.
Copy of letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 April 11
Typed copy of the letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on April 11th 1907. The letter inquires information about Miss Carrie Hruschka and her physicial condition. Mr. Blau asks about her time of leave and if she has sufficient funds. The letter is signed Edward Blau.
Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, 1906 January 15
Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, on Jan. 15, 1906. The telegram informs Mr. Ressman that David Bailin died this morning at Sanatorium. The telegram has Dr. Philip Hillkowitz typed at the bottom.
Envelope from Ben Levinson to Mr. Ben Friedland, 1920 October 7
Handwritten on envelope from Ben Levinson to Mr. Ben Friedland, on Oct 7 1920. The front side of envelope says: "417 W. Sixth St. Curtis, Ohio, Mr. Ben Friedland The Jewish Consumption Relief Society, Denver, Colorado."
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. Desser, 1906 May 22
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. Desser, on May 22 1906.
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. Isaac Montezinos, 1906 November 10
Typed envelope from JCRS to Mr. Isaac Montezinos, on Nov 10, 1906.
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), 1906 December 5
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), on Dec 5 1906.
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), 1906 December 18
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), on Dec 18 1906.
Envelope from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 7
Envelope from JCRS addressed to Mr. R. Rosenbaum and stamped with return to sender stamps.