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 320 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from P. Schkolnick to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 26
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Pauline Schkolnick to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Schkolnick asks Spivak to send her the death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick. She asks Spivak to not refuse her request and writes a postscript reminding Spivak that Adolph died on December 20, 1911.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 26
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Mr. Ignatz Greenberg was examined by doctor and told to go to Denver in search of better health. Siegelstein asks Spivak if he can provide shelter to Greenberg while he is in Denver. Siegelstein also reminds Spivak that this is the second case he has recommended to JCRS since they became members of JCRS. He tells Spivak that their annual contribution with be forwarded to JCRS early next month.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 January 8
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein tells Spivak that that he referred Ignatz Greenberg some time ago, but Greenberg wrote a letter to his wife lamenting about the fact that he is in a strange place with meager prospects of admission to JCRS anytime soon. Siegelstein asks Spivak to facilitate Greenberg’s admission into JCRS as early as possible because it will lift a great deal of anxiety from Greenberg’s wife and children.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 23
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak if JCRS can postpone Greenberg’s termination from the sanatorium until the weather is moderate and he is able to return home. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Greenberg’s treatment would not be effective if he were discharged as sick man during this time of the season.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 28
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak to update him about Greenberg’s current condition. Siegelstein wants to know if Greenberg is able to return and work again, or if he should send Greenberg’s wife and children to Denver so that they can reunite.
Letter from P.S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 4
Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October
Letter from R. Zeeve to C.D. Spivak. Zeeve asks Spivak about Rosche Schwartz’s current health condition.
Letter from S. Dorf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 11
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has referred the appropriate parties about Schwartz’s case and Spivak will hear from the parties or him soon.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 July 12
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is anxious to have Schwartz treated in Denver. Wolf continues to say that the department is not compelled to deport Schwartz, although she has become a public charge since she arrived to the United State with tuberculosis. Wolf asks Spivak if he can find a way to take care of Schwartz.