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 S. Stashower, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sarah Stashower informing her that her husband, Max Stashower was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Stashower’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. Wexler, 1911 September 1
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wexler. Spivak asks Wexler to give Mr. Schnoor board and lodging at a rate of $5.50 per week. Spivak also instructs Wexler to bill JCRS.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler of Wexler's Private Boarding House. Spivak enclosed a check for $4.19 to pay for Henry Schnoor's boarding.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1915 January 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 July 31
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak returned four documents that Wolf previously attached in another letter. Spivak also clarifies the confusion regarding Schwartz’s case. Spivak tells Wolf that Schwartz must be examined in Seattle first and the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in Seattle was willing to take her case. Spivak also tells Wolf that he did not respond to his letter earlier because he needed to submit it to the JCRS Board of Trustees.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 August 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak tells Wolf that JCRS is going to admit Mrs. Schwartz into their sanatorium. Spivak instructs Wolf to send Schwartz to Denver so that she can file her application and wait her turn for admission. Spivak also informs Wolf to supply Schwartz with enough means to live in Denver for a few weeks.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 August 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak tells Wolf that he will write to the Associated Jewish Charities of Seattle and instruct them to send Schwartz to Denver. Spivak also tells Wolf that he will ask the association to give Schwartz money for lodging while she waits for admission. Spivak regrets to say that JCRS cannot admit Schwartz immediately because there is not a single vacancy for a few weeks.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf, 1911 September 11
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wolf. Spivak is happy to inform Wolf that Mrs. Schwartz travelled to Denver on Saturday, September 9th and was met by Mrs. Lorber of the Jewish Sheltering Home. Spivak also tells Wolf that Schwartz was admitted as an emergency case on Sunday afternoon. Spivak boasts that Schwartz’s admission is a record breaking transaction.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1912 January 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly. Spivak tells Disraelly to find an enclosed check for $31.50 which pays for Adolph Scholnick's funeral expenses.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1910 October 27
Letter from C.D. Spviak to S.F. Disraelly. Spivak enclosed a check for $30.00 to cover the funeral expenses of Hyman Daily. Spivak also tells Disraelly that he mailed Whitehead and Myers a check for $20.00.