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 S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak, 1911 February 24
Letter from the Aid Association of teh Ex-Patiens of JCRS. The letter is written in Yiddish.
Letter from S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak, 1911 March 8
Letter from S. Korngold to C.D. Spivak. Korngold confirms that he received the check for $13.50 to cover Mrs. Leitman’s travel expenses.
Letter from S. Rittenberg to National Jewish Hospital for Consumptive, 1906 July 27
Typed letter from S. Rittenberg to National Jewish Hospital for Consumptive, on July 27th, 1906. The letter introduces Mollie Remland (Mollie Rimland) and Mr. Meyer Remland (Meyer Rimland) and that they are both in need of care from JCRS. The letter is signed S. Rittenberg.
Letter from S. S. Garson to Dr. Spivak, 1906 March 12
Handwritten letter from S. S. Garson to Dr. Spivak, on March 12nd, 06. The letter informs Mr. Garson that Mr. B. Grosser had written him to guarantee payment for Joseph Schechter and was wondering how to process an application for him. The letter is signed S. S. Garson.
Letter from S. S. Garson to Dr. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1906 August 29
Handwritten letter from S. S. Garson to Dr. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on August 29th, 06. The letter informed Dr. Spivak that Mr. Jacob Cohen has travelled to Denver and would like to be admitted. The letter is signed S. S. Garson.
Letter from S. Werman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 1
2 pages handwritten letter from Sam Werman to Dr. Spivak, stating that Jacob Schoen told him Dr. Spivak would help him with medication until he got admitted, and if he had to wait for more than 4 weeks the JCRS would help him stay in Denver. Letter is signed by Sam Werman.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 11
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has referred the appropriate parties about Schwartz’s case and Spivak will hear from the parties or him soon.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 July 12
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is anxious to have Schwartz treated in Denver. Wolf continues to say that the department is not compelled to deport Schwartz, although she has become a public charge since she arrived to the United State with tuberculosis. Wolf asks Spivak if he can find a way to take care of Schwartz.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 5
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that JCRS will be doing a great act of humanity by accepting Schwartz to JCRS so that she is not deported. Wolf asks Spivak to write to him immediately about Schwartz’s acceptance so that she can file a letter with the Bureau of Immigration and then travel to Denver.