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 281 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.
Letter from L. Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 6
Letter from Louis Ginsburg to C.D. Spivak. Ginsburg introduces Ignatz Greenberg and tells Spivak that Greenberg desires to be admitted to JCRS. Ginsburg also tells Spivak that Greenberg is a member of the Botoshauer K.U.V. of New York and the organization has furnished him with money to travel to Denver, as well as take care of Greenberg’s family while he is away. Ginsburg asks Spivak to do what he can to admit him as soon as possible.
Letter from L. J. Delson to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 August 26
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that he recommends Schwartz for discharge because she has been a nuisance to the other patients and nurses.
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 4
Letter from M. Marshak to C.D. Spivak. Marshak tells Spivak that Schwartz was discharged from the sanatorium after being there for five years. Marshak continues to say that Schwartz is in a far advanced stage of tuberculosis and highly neurotic. Her symptoms occurred from her hysteria. Marshak states that Schwartz’s conduct was also very poor and disturbing at the sanatorium.
Letter from M. Schneiber to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 26
Letter from M. Stern to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Max Stern to C.D. Spivak. Stern is the ex-grand master of the I.O.B.A lodge. He asks Spivak if he can place Max Schaeffer into the JCRS sanatorium as soon as possible. Stern tells Spivak that doctors claim Schaeffer can still be cured.
Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak, 1912 June 5
Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 2
Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak, 1912 September 4
Letter from Mr. Affeld to C.D. Spivak. Affeld tells Spivak that Spivak previously asked for an unpaid amount of $23.26 from Schnoor’s children, but they offered $20.00 and then another $10.00 later and said that was all they could afford to give. Affeld tells Spivak that he has not heard from him and would like to know what is going on with the situation of the tombstone the kids want erected over their father’s grave.