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 168 Collections and/or Records:
Testimonial Dinner, 1937 May 26
The attendees at a testimonial dinner honoring Charles Millerin New York City at the Hotel Astor on May 26, 1937 are shown sitting at tables.
Tower of Hope on JCRS Campus, between 1930-1950
Tower of Hope entrance to the main building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver. Photograph appears in the brochure for the Fifteenth Annual conference of representatives of JCRS Auxiliaries, August 25-29, 1950.
Tri-Boro and St. Louis Auxiliary Buildings, between 1945-1955
A photograph of the Doorway to Tri-Boro Dinning Hall and a photograph of the St. Louis Ladies Auxiliary building mounted on cardboard 11 x 14 inches with a slate colored cover.
Void #1961 See Book, undated
Void #1961. This file is undated and contains one note, no additional documents.
Women Patients in Room, between 1945-1955
Two women patients in beds in their room. Mounted on cardboard 10 x 13.5 inches.
World War I Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1914-1925
Dr. Charles D. Spivak in his military uniform. Dr. Spivak took a leave of absence from the JCRS to serve as a special U.S. medical commissioner in war-torn Europe. He was officially a representative of the Jewish Distribution Committee to provide relief to Jewish refugees.