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 235 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Silverberg, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Silverberg, informing his brother, Morris Silverberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Weingarten, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. Weingarten, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D Spivak to S. Werman, 1911 September 8
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Werman, stating they will do what they can to admit him to the sanatorium as soon as possible. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Werman, 1911 October 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Werman, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Werman, 1912 May 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Sam Werman, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on July 1st, 1912. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Werman, 1912 August 16
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Sam Werman, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on September 2nd, 1912. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. F. Disraelly, asking him to send a receipt for the funeral expenses which were paid to him for Moses Rottenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1913 May 31
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, asking him for a receipt for the funeral expenses of Moses Rothenberg. Handwritten in ink it reads "3/31 - 1913 Received S.F. Disraelly chariman B. Co."
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1919 October 13
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. F. Disraelly, asking if he received a letter and $15 from Sam Lynch, because they have been informed by Frances Hellin that Mr. Lynch has not received a receipt. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1923 September 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, sending him theletter from H. Fleischman regarding Benj. Fleischman's grave. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.