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 4365 Collections and/or Records:
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1914 July 7
Excerpt of H. Schwatt’s letter written to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he wrote to him about a number of patients who are regarded as old-timers and repeaters at the sanatorium. Schwatt told Spivak that Rosche Schwartz was one of the names, but Spivak has not yet set a definite time to discharge her; therefore, Schwatt is asking Spivak to make arrangements to do so. Schwatt tells Spivak that the only patient who does not need arrangements is Samuel Morris because he passed away.
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16
Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 October 28
Excerpt of a letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to look up all correspondence about Mrs. Schwartz's case during the past few years.
Excerpt of Letter from O. Leonard, 1912 February 21
Typed excerpt of letter from Oscar Leonard, thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium.
Form Letter from JCRS, 1905 August 10
Typed letter from JCRS, dated August 10, 1905. The letter informs that Abraham Lipsin is to be admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Gravestone rubbing of Hanna G. Levinson (Annie Levinson)
Gravestone rubbing of Hanna G. Levinson (Annie Levinson)
Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 January 16
Handwritten note from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz on his prescription notepad. The note is referring to L. Ressman on Jan 16. The note reads the cost of shipping Dave Bailin's body through Pacific Express, at $148.00. The note is signed Philip Hillkowitz.
Invoice for burial of David Bailin (Dave Bailin), 1906 January 18
Invoice to Mr. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz for burial of David Bailin, on Jan 18 1906. Invoice stating the cost of burial: "Casket $3.00, Embalming (printed) for shipment [illegible word] (handwritten) 35.00, Services 5.00, Hearse 10.00, Carriages 5.00, $58.00."
Invoice from Beth Medrash Gagodol Cemetery Association (Beth Hamedrash Hagadol) to Mr. L. Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz, 1906 January 18
Invoice is from Beth Medrash Hagodal Cemetery Association at Mount Neblo Cemetery for Mr. L Ressman and Dr. Hillkowitz. The invoice stating the cost: "To *Grave Blk 11 [illegible letter] 030 10.00, Digging grave 4.00, [illegible name] misaskim 3.00, to shroud 3.00, 19.50."