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:
Note, 1908 February 10
Handwritten note that reads "Miss Kaichen about Rottenberg. His relatives want to contribute weekly to JCRS. I talked to Miss K. that he refused to enter the Sanat. [illegible] has chances to obtain work." Note is unsigned.
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "please note that the secretary of R. Paul lodge is missing. Mr. Paul intends to write home for it." It's undated and unsigned.
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "app 1929 see 5412." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note, undated
Typed note that reads "Entered in patients book this $24.43 and $6.07 which was turned over by Dr. Schwatt should be paid to Mr. Disraelly." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note from D. Fainberg, 1911 October 20
Typed note that reads "We the undersigned know that Mr. Wang loaded $2 to Mr. Steinberg just before his death which was not returned to him." Note is signed by David Fainberg.
Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1908 May 12
Handwritten note from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, saying Max Bieler has an hemorrhage and should be admitted to the sanatorium for about a week, there is nothing alarming in his condition. Note is signed by E. Friedman.
Receipt, 1915 February 11
Handwritten receipt that reads "received from Dr. Spivak $1.75 and cheap watch to apply in funeral expenses." It's signed by W. S. B. S. by [unreadable].
Receipt, 1911 October 23
Typed receipt that reads "received from Dr. Spivak $15 signed by Jacob Schoen to the order of M. Mendelovitz" Receipt is signed by Sam Mendelson.
Telegram from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 14
Telegram from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him for Tillie Gleaner to be admitted to the sanatorium as soon as possible.
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, informing him Tillie Gleaner was admitted to the sanatorium per his request.