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 United States Grande Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 September 19
Typed letter from the United States Grande Lodge, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated September 19, 1905. The letter endorses the application of Herman Spiegel. The letter is signed Jacob Schoen.
Letter from W. Willner to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 3
Handwritten letter from Rev. W. Willner to C.D. Spivak. Willner informs Spivak that Mr. Hyman Daily will, or already has called Spivak because Daily is applying to be admitted to JCRS. Willner tells Spivak he needs hospital care immediately and whatever Spivak can do for Daily will be much appreciated. Willner tells Spivak he would have written sooner from home, but had to leave quickly for a reunion.
Letter from Werbelovsky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 7
Letter from William Feingold to JCRS, 1907 January 19
Handwritten letter from William Feingold to JCRS, on 1/19/07. The letter introduces Abraham Aisenberg and asks JCRS to admit this man. The letter is signed Wm. Feingold. There is a second letter written underneath William Feingold's signature. The letter endorses the appeal to JCRS. The letter is signed Ernest I. Abeles.
Letter from Y. Cohen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 25
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Yetta Cohen to C.D. Spivak. Yetta thanks Spivak for the kindness he has shown her son. She admits that it has been impossible to provide her son with the care and attention he needs because her own health has been poor and she is under a doctor’s order as well. She hopes that JCRS has a happy new year.
Letter from Young Men's & Ladies' Consumptive Aid Society to JCRS, 1906 April 12
Handwritten letter from Young Men's & Ladies' Consumptive Aid Society to JCRS, on April 12 1906. The letter introduces Charles Negus to JCRS and inquires his admittance to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Samuel Roudman and Miss B Glassman.
Letter from Young Men's & Ladies' Consumptive Aid Society to Mr. Hillkowitz (Dr. Hillkowitz), 1906 April 17
Handwritten letter from Young Men's & Ladies' Consumptive Aid Society to Mr. Hillkowitz (Dr. Hillkowitz), on April 17, 1906. The letter inquires Mr. Charles Negus's status on being admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed B. Glassman.
Letter of Recommendation, 1906 May 7
A handwritten letter from M. A. Cohn, M. D. on his personal letterhead to Dr. Spivak. Dr. Cohn writes that the bearer [Jacob Goldstein] suffers from chronic asthma and Bright's disease and asks that Dr. Spivak help him find a location for treatment.
Letter to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1916 October 23
Letter to Dr. C. D. Spivak from the JCRS superintendent that the Malbin children are not a danger to infection the other children at the Sheltering home and that he had informed Mrs. Fannie Lorber.
Letter to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1916 October 27
Letter to Dr. C. D. Spivak from JCRS superintendent that Ida Malbin had been transferred to the Denver Sheltering Home.