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 3054 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from W. Willner to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 3
Handwritten letter from Rev. W. Willner to C.D. Spivak. Willner informs Spivak that Mr. Hyman Daily will, or already has called Spivak because Daily is applying to be admitted to JCRS. Willner tells Spivak he needs hospital care immediately and whatever Spivak can do for Daily will be much appreciated. Willner tells Spivak he would have written sooner from home, but had to leave quickly for a reunion.
Letter from Werbelovsky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 7
Letter from Y. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 25
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Yetta Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Yetta thanks Spivak for the kindness he has shown her son. She admits that it has been impossible to provide her son with the care and attention he needs because her own health has been poor and she is under a doctor’s order as well. She hopes that JCRS has a happy new year.
Max Stashower's Application for Admission to JCRS, 1911 April 2
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Handwritten note that reads "App 1958 see #2056." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "This is to certify that Harry Minden is suffering of consumption and is not able to do any work. Dr. Reinhart Mts. West S. Dispensary Physician."
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1947 see #2516." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1925 see #2526." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note, 1912 July 25
Note regarding the ninety cents left behind from Hyman Daily after his death. The ninety cents was donated to the JCRS Treasurer and recorded in the G.B. of Life on page 1853.
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Handwritten note in pencil that reads "App 1767 See #2054." Note is undated and unsigned.