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 261 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, informing him Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 January 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to J. B. Fish, stating he received a pitiful letter by Moses Rothenberg's mother. He says that he believes he left the institution, but it would be good to invite him to go back there and remain as a regular case without making any entry as to his leaving. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 July 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 May 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch, informing her Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bruck, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Ludgwig Bruck, informing her Moses Rothenber was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L.E. Schlechter, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to L. E. Schlechter, stating in the last three months there were a lot of emergency cases and that's why they still haven't admitted Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L.E. Schlechter, 1912 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to L. E. Schlechter, informing him Daniel Goldberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Baron, 1908 December 30
2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Baron, explaining to him that Jacob Chayet is feeling better and has no fever, so they can't extend his stay in the sanatorium given the wait list of people waiting to get in. He did extend until January 15, 1909, though. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Bieler, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Max Bieler, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.