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 359 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 23
Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 4
Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gross of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society to C.D. Spivak. Gross tells Spivak that they have succeeded in finding shelter for Mrs. Schwartz until she is able to be admitted to the sanatorium in Denver. Gross tells Spivak that Mrs. Porter will send someone to meet Schwartz at the train and help ensure Schwartz is registered at JCRS. Gross informs Spivak that Schwartz leaves on Tuesday, September 5th at 4:00 PM.
Letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 20
Thank you letter from E.H. Gross to C.D. Spivak. On behalf of the Ladies Montefiore Aid Society, Gross thanks Spivak for admitting Schwartz so quickly. Gross tells Spivak that her society will always be grateful for Spivak and JCRS.
Letter from F. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 12
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Fannie Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Cohen tells Spivak that she has attempted to obtain a death certificate from the Colorado State Board of Health for the death of her husband, but they told her that they do not have Julius Cohen’s death on record. Mrs. Cohen is asking Spivak for his help in obtaining a death certificate since he died at the sanatorium. She thanks him in advance.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 9
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 14
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Before Taussig takes any action with Reeder’s case, the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago would like a statement from Spivak about what he advises they do for Reeder. Taussig asks Spivak if he thinks Reeder should be returned to Chicago due to the climate there.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1913 March 21
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Taussig tells Spivak that the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago has been making arrangements for the return of Fanny Reeder from the sanatorium in Denver. Taussig also says that Spivak can send Reeder whenever she is ready, but Taussig wants Spivak to let her know when Reeder is on her way. Taussig thanks Spivak for taking an interest in her case.
Letter from H. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 24
Typed letter from Rabbi Henry Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Cohen is writing to advocate for Hyman Daily so that he may be admitted to JCRS earlier.
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 22
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that he wishes to make an application for admission of a young man that is afflicted with tuberculosis. Marwill also tells Spivak that a doctor in New York has advised that the young man leave for Denver to get treatment.
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 29
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that the young man’s name is Julius Cohen. Marwill hopes that Cohen will receive an early admission. Marwill thanks Spivak in advance.