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 561 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from A.L. Kalman to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Handwritten letter from A.L. Kalman of the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to C.D. Spivak. Kalman asks Spivak if he can let him know about Henry Schnoor’s condition. Kalman also asks Spivak if Schnoor can be kept at the sanatorium for a few months longer. Kalman tells Spivak that the organization Schnoor belonged to in New York asked the Roumanian Hebrew Aid Association to inquire about Schnoor’s case.
Letter from A.S. Greenstein to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 20
Handwritten letter from A.S. Greenstein to C.D. Spivak. Greenstein tells Spivak that a young man by the name of Hyman Daily went to Denver to seek medical help for his consumption. Two of Hyman’s brothers are members of Greenstein’s congregation and they asked Greenstein if he could recommend Hyman for admission to JCRS. Greenstein asks Spivak to do all that he can for Hyman Daily.
Letter from B. Bogen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 09
Typed letter with United Jewish Charities of Cincinnati letterhead from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. Spivak, stating that Moses Rothenberg is in a very condition and his mother asked him if there is anything he could do. Letter is signed by Boris D. Bogen.
Letter from B. Frank to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with Progressive Order of the West letterhead from B. Frank to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Frank.
Letter from B. L. Fingerhood to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23
Typed letter with Workmen's Circle/Arbeiter Ring letterhead from B. L. Fingerhood to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Jacob Alterman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Fingerhood.
Letter from B.S. Cable to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 15
Letter from Benjamin S. Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor to C.D. Spivak. Cable tells Spivak that an immigrant by the name of Rosche Schwartz arrived at the port of New York on the SS Pennsylvania. Cable tells Spivak that JCRS is advised to make arrangements to transfer Schwartz to JCRS so that they can examine her tuberculosis. Cable also says that monthly reports should be sent to him showing the progress of Schwartz’s health.
Letter from C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak informing Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter has no addressee, and it is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak C. Bleiberg, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Chas. Bleiberg informing him that his brother-in-law, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak M. Leitman, 1910 July 1
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mary Leitman. Spivak tells Mary that JCRS has not received her application for admission to the sanatorium. Spivak also tells Leitman that he understands Dr. Charles requested Leitman to see Dr. Hillkowitz for an examination. Spivak asks Leitman to attend to the matter as soon as she can because JCRS’ waitlist will only increase and the wait will be more delayed.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, informing him Anna Rosenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.