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 97 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 September 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on November 14, 1908. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 November 17
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing he was supposed to leave the sanatorium on November 14, and now he has to leave on November 24. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing him his stay in the sanatorium was extended until January 1st, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, notifying his 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 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 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 M. Liebert, 1911 August 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to acting superintendent M. Liebert, asking him to admit Sam Davis as an emergency case and discharge him as soon as the emergency symptoms are over. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Liebert, asking him to admit Tillie Gleaner immediately and discharge her when the emergency symptoms are over. He says she was not admitted to the National Hospital and Mrs. Levinson says she is in dying condition. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.