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 4114 Collections and/or Records:
Complete Financial and Statistical Report of the JCRS for 1924, 1925
Copy of Bill, 1910 September 16
Copy of a receipt from Golden Hill Cemetery detailing the cost of Hyman Daily's burial. Items charged on the bill include a hearse, grave, digging, coffin, Bal Misaskim, and Tachrichem. The total of the bill comes to $50.00. The block and grave numbers are listed on the receipt as well. There is also an embalming service listed on the top of the receipt from Whitehead and Meyer for $20.00.
Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 6
Copy of typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, on January 9, 1914. The letter is inquiring the whereabouts of brother-in-law, Sam Goldberg. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Copy of Letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. B. Feinberg), 1910 February 24
Copy of a typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. Bela Feinberg), on Feb. 24/10. The letter inquires information on Mr. Benjamin Feinberg's health and where he is. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak. The letter includes a stamped return envelope.
Copy of letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 April 11
Typed copy of the letter from Mr. Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on April 11th 1907. The letter inquires information about Miss Carrie Hruschka and her physicial condition. Mr. Blau asks about her time of leave and if she has sufficient funds. The letter is signed Edward Blau.
Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, 1906 January 15
Copy of Telegram from Dr. Philip Hillkowitz to Mr. L. Ressman, on Jan. 15, 1906. The telegram informs Mr. Ressman that David Bailin died this morning at Sanatorium. The telegram has Dr. Philip Hillkowitz typed at the bottom.
Cornerstone of New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1914
Dedication of the New York Ladies Auxiliary Pavilion at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1908
Dedication of the New York Ladies Auxiliary Pavilion at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. C. D. Spivak sits far left and Dr. Philip Hillkowitz sits beside him. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Dinner Event, between 1900-1920
An unknown dinner event. Tables are set up with food and drink and there are a large number of people throughout the room. Dr. C. D. Spivak stands in the back left of center and Louis Robinson stands in back fourth from right.