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.F. Disraelly, 1912 August 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. F. Disraelly, sending him a check for $24.43 and another for $6.07 to pay for Harry Blumenthal's burial experiences. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to T. Friedman, 1911 November 24
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Tonie [sic] Friedman, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of N.J., 1911 October 4
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to all the National Directors of Neark, N.J., informing them Benj. Fleischman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 7
Handwritten letter from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case. Letter is signed by E. Friedman.
Letter from E. Minden to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 25
Handwritten letter from Ella Minden to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting her husband, Harry Minden, to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. Ella Minden.
Letter from F. Hellin to C.D. Spivak, 1919 October 07
3 pages handwritten letter from Frances Hellin to Dr. Spivak, stating Sam B. Lynch sent S. F. Disraelly a letter and $15 to fix Moses Rothenberg's grave and he never got a reply. She then asks him to take care of the matter and send a receipt to Sam B. Lynch. Letter is signed by F. Hellin.
Letter from F. Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, 1913 April 15
Handwritten letter from F. Rothenberg and family to Dr. Spivak, thanking for his interest in Moses Rothenberg and his family. They also state he left some money for his mother, and that she desires placing a tombstone to his memory. Letter is signed by F. Rothenberg and Family.
Letter from G. A. Berlinsky, 1913 April 17
Typed letter with The Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Garfield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letter from F. Rothenberg, his brother-in-law. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlisnky.
Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 27
Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, asking him if Harry Blumenthal left anything after he passed away. Letter is signed by Goldie Blumenthal.
Letter from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 August 15
Handwritten letter in ink from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak, sending a check for $24.43, and asking for the rubel and pin. Letter is signed by G. Blumenthal.