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 360 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Schwartz, 1916 August 28
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Schwartz. Spivak tells Schwartz that she has been in the sanatorium for four years and they have tried their best for her, but she has been dissatisfied. Spivak tells Schwartz that JCRS decided that the best thing for Schwartz is to leave for a boarding house. JCRS is willing to pay $6.00 a week for four weeks of boarding.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Schwartz, 1914 July 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rosche Schwartz. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Schwartz that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate shortly. He asked Schwartz to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. Spivak tells Schwartz that her discharge date will be arranged after he hears from her. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Zeeve, 1915 January 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak R. Zeeve. Spivak tells Zeeve that she recommended Mrs. Schwartz as a good case for the sanatorium and Spivak tells her that Schwartz is still a patient at JCRS. Spivak asks Zeeve if she can provide him with information about Schwartz’s relatives who he understood to be in good financial circumstances.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Zeeve, 1911 November 1
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Zeeve. Spivak tells Zeeve that Schwartz is quite ill. Spivak also tells Zeeve that Schwartz is an advanced case. Spivak says that Schwartz’s chances for recovery is slight.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Dorf informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold, 1911 March 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold. Spivak enclosed a check for $13.50 to cover expenses accrued from Mrs. Leitman’s transportation to New York. Spivak says that the addition of $11.50 from Leitman’s own expenses will help cover the cost of everything.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Reeder, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Reeder informing him that his sister, Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Reeder’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Schaeffer, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sam Schaeffer informing him that his brother, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.