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 358 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 9
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Herman Stitch and tells Spivak that Stitch filed an application at his office on September 5th, 1911. Masliansky tells Spivak that Stitch is in need of medical treatment and asks Spivak to give Stitch the treatment he needs.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 25
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one watch and $7.568 in cash, and a pair of glasses was left behind by Jennie Batchofsky after her death on March 25, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 15
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak the Fanny Reeder asked him for an extension of her stay at JCRS. Schwatt states that if there is not a great pressure for vacancies amongst women at the sanatorium, Schwatt recommends that Reeder be given an extension of her stay.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 4
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that some time ago Fanny Reeder was discharged from the sanatorium, but he would like to know what her status is since Spivak worked with another society about her case.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 14
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 May 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt enclosed a check from the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago for a total of $22.60 to cover the travel expenses of Fanny Reeder.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that one ring, $8.24 in cash, and a pair of eye glasses were left behind by Henry Schnoor after his death on February 22, 1912.