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 89 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jacob Schoen 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 J.H. Werbelovsky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky informing him that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak assures Werbelovsky that that everything will be done to take care of Batchofsky. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1911 September 15
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane informing him that Rosche Schwartz was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schwartz’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.W. Levy, 1910 May 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.W. Levy, a fellow member of the Hartford Lodge #287 O.B.A, informing him that Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel' stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Daily, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Daily informing him that his brother, Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak hopes that Daily’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg, 1908 January 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Ginsburg informing him that Ignatz Greenberg was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak reassures Ginsburg that JCRS will make every effort to restore Greenberg back to health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kurtz, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Kurtz of the International K.U. Verein organization 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 L. Leisersohn, 1910 May 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. L. Leisersohn informing him that Joseph Loebel was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Loebel' stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.