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 4452 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 March 23
Letter from Dr. P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak if JCRS can postpone Greenberg’s termination from the sanatorium until the weather is moderate and he is able to return home. Siegelstein tells Spivak that Greenberg’s treatment would not be effective if he were discharged as sick man during this time of the season.
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 28
Letter from P.A. Siegelstein to C.D. Spivak. Siegelstein asks Spivak to update him about Greenberg’s current condition. Siegelstein wants to know if Greenberg is able to return and work again, or if he should send Greenberg’s wife and children to Denver so that they can reunite.
Letter from Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 July 23
Handwritten letter from Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated July 23, 1905. The letter references $25.00 to be used to help defray the expenses of the funeral of Edmond Dienstag. The letter is signed S.A. Neustadt.
Letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, 1906 July 20
Handwritten letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, on July 20, 1906. The letter inquires information regarding Mr. Cohen's dismission of the Sanatorium because he does not think he has improved enough to leave. Mr. Cohen asks for another examine. The letter is signed Paul Cohen.
Letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, 1906 August 10
Handwritten letter from Paul Cohen to JCRS, on Aug. 10, 1906. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Paul Cohen.
Letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, 1905 July 24
Handwritten letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, dated July 24, 1905. The letter requests that Edmond Dienstag's trunk, violin, and a ring he wore be sent to Pauline Dienstag in New York, and that all charges will be paid there. The letter is signed Mrs. Pauline Dienstag.
Letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, 1905 July 27
Handwritten letter from Pauline Dienstag to JCRS, dated July 27, 1905. The letter requests the name and place of Edmond Dienstag's burial. It repeats the request for his belongings, and requests any money leftover from the funeral be sent along to her. The letter is signed Mrs. Pauline Dienstag.
Letter from Philip Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Philip Hillkowitz to C.D. Spivak, undated. The letter requests that a permit to enter the sanatorium be given to the bearer as Mr. Perl is unable to walk to the office, and signed Philip Hillkowitz. Below is an annotation signed by Spivak requesting that Mr. Perl be admitted to the sanatorium as an emergency case.
Letter from P.S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 4
Handwritten letter from Paul S. Kaplan to C.D. Spivak. Kaplan tells Spivak that Mr. Schkolnick is leaving for Denver on his own account and hopes that Spivak will do what he can for Schkolnick.
Letter from R. Paul to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 11
3 pages handwritten letter from Rose Paul to Dr. Spivak, worrying about why do they need the secretary of the lodge Ruebn Paul belongs to. Letter is signed by Rose Paul.