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 367 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 October 30
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt explains that Mrs. Leitman, who was admitted on August 30th, 1910 refuses to do anything required of her. Schwatt also reminds Spivak that the doctors at JCRS have never been able to find any evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs or sputum. Schwatt tells Spivak that it is becoming more and more evident to get rid of Leitman.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 12
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman has caused him more annoyance than all of the women combined at the sanatorium. Schwatt insists that Leitman be discharged from the sanatorium because she is disturbing the peace of the other female patients. Schwatt kindly asks Spivak to send Leitman a letter of discharge immediately.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that he spoke to the Ex-patients Aid Association about Mrs. Leitman’s case. Schwatt says that the association is giving her ten dollars and ask Spivak to determine what to do about the balance of the money.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 March 2
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Mrs. Leitman’s behavior has been better lately. He also says that her physical condition is very good. Schwatt tells Spivak that Leitman still goes into town overnight which is against the rules at JCRS. Schwatt also states that Mrs. Leitman has said she is also ready to return home in New York.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt advises Spivak to inform Louis Daily about his brother’s worsening health condition. Schwatt believes it is best to prepare the family in the event Hyman Daily passes away.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 September 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that two watches and ninety cents in cash were left behind from Hyman Daily after his death.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 7
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 27
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Schwartz is quite ill. Schwatt says that Schwartz has advanced lung trouble and is suffering from digestive disturbances. Schwatt confirms that Schwartz’s chances for recovery is slight.