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:
Note from Myron L. Cooley, 1906 January 10
Handwritten note from Myron L. Cooley, on Jan, 10th, 1906. The note certifies that Dr. Cooley examined Mr. Protas, Dec. 24th 1905. Dr. Cooley found him suffering from tuberculosis. The note is signed Myron L. Cooley.
Note from S.Y. to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 25
Note from a doctor at the sanatorium with the initials S.Y. to C.D. Spivak. The doctor tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor's condition is bad and he recently had a hemorrhage. The doctor also tells Spivak that Dr. Schwatt thinks Schnoor will never be discharged.
Note from unidentified author to unidentified recipient, 1907 February 21
Typed note from unidentified author and recipient, on Feb. 21, 1907. The note informs the recipient that out of the $7.00 left from the Toronto Austrian Ladies' Aid Society, $5.50 went to the board of Rimland's children kept at Mt. St. Vincent's Home. The note is not signed.
Note of inquiry
Typed note of inquiry, unsigned and undated. The note inquires Mr. Tasch's details because there are no records of him being an inmate of the San. nor an ex-patient.
Note S. L. Bridy to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten note from S. L. Bridy to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The note instructs Dr. Spivak to give bearer an application. The letter is signed S. L. Bridy.
Note to Mrs. Levy, 1906 May 19
Typed note to Mrs. Levy, on May 19, 1906. The note says that the Secretary of JCRS has received communication regarding Mr. Stern and have no doubt that the endorsement will be considered. The note is not signed.
Notes transcribing telegram from Ida Hoffman, 1905 December 13
Handwritten notes that transcribes a telegram, on letterhead of Philip Hillkowitz. It notes that Eley Hoffman died December 13, 1905, and requests instructions to be wired. It is signed C.D. Spivak.
Oral History Interview with Deena Spivak Strauss, 1982 March 13
Deena Spivak Strauss discusses her early life and her father Dr. Charles Spivak, a founder, medical advisor, and executive secretary of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). She also talks about the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and her travels as a field worker for JCRS.
Original Office of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1915
Patient #2705 See #4580, undated
JCRS Patient #2705 see #4580. This file is undated and contains one note, no additional documents.