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 4477 Collections and/or Records:
Telegram from M. Lilansky (M. Lelansky) to JCRS, 1906 February 26
Telegram from M. Lilansky (M. Lelansky) to JCRS, on Feb. 26-6. The telegram inquires JCRS about room for son. Father is a member of Order Breth Abraham (Independent Oder Brith Abraham, O.B.A.). The telegram is signed M. Lilansky (M. Lelansky).
Telegram from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, 1905 October 6
Telegram from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, dated October 6, 1905. The telegram instructs to ship the body of Max Sharlott to New York and pay the cost from cash and gold watch left. It makes a further request to send any balance to Mrs. Sharlott.
Telegram from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, 1905 October 7
Telegram from Mrs. Max Sharlott to JCRS, dated October 7, 1905. The telegram instructs to bury Max Sharlott in Denver.
Telegram from Mrs. Ourbach (Mrs. Averbach) to Benj. Ourbach (Benj. Averbach), 1906 August 16
Typed telegram from Mrs. Ourbach (Mrs. Averbach) to Benj. Ourbach (Benj. Averbach), on Aug. 16,-6. The telegram informs Benj. Ourbach (Benj. Averbach) to let her know how he feels immediately by telegraph. The telegram is signed Mrs. Ourbach (Mrs. Averbach).
Telegram from Mrs. R. Blosveren (Mrs. L. Blosveren) to Dr. Hitkowiz (Dr. Hillkowitz), 1907 March 11
Typed telegram from Mrs. R. Blosveren (Mrs. L. Blosveren) to Dr. Hitkowiz (Dr. Hillkowitz), on Mar 11'07. The telegram says: "Answer at once if R. Blosveren buried." The telegram is signed Mrs. R. Blosveren.
Telegram from N. Lipkin to JCRS, 1905 October 20
Telegram from N. Lipkin to JCRS, dated October 20, 1905. The telegram informs that they cannot afford to bring the body of Edward Lipkin back home, and asks whether JCRS can conduct burial according to Hebrew religion. N. Lipkin is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1919 October 17
Telegram from Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 17 1919. Telelgram informs Dr. Spivak to bury Oscar Dasch (Oscar Tasch) in Meyer undertaker. Rev. Harris Dasch (Harris Tasch) will send bill for burial fees. The telegram is not signed, but "Rev. Harris Dasch" is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, 1919 October 18
Telegram from Rev. Harris Tasch to Dr. Spivak, on Oct 18, 1919. The telegram informs Dr. Spivak for shive purposes to please wire twelve hundred. The telegram is not signed, but "Rev. Harris Tasch" is typed at the bottom.
Telegram from S. Margolies to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 18
Telegram from Rabbi S. Margolies to C.D. Spivak. Margolies asks Spivak if he knows where Max Stashower is and what his condition is. Margolies says that Max’s wife wants to travel to Denver to be closer to her husband, but the community it trying to prevent her from travelling to Denver if they can help it.
Telegram from S.A. Neustadt to JCRS, 1905 July 23
Telegram from S.A. Neustadt to JCRS, dated July 23, 1905. The telegram informs that $25 are available for the funeral expenses of Edmond Dienstag. The telegram has S.A. Neustadt typed at the bottom.