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 567 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 July 19
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Goldie Blumenthal, informing her husband, Harry Blumenthal, is not showing any sign of improvement. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G. Blumenthal, 1912 August 7
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Harry Blumenthal, stating they found a money order $25, $6, a pin, and a Russian rubel from Harry Blumenthal. He states part of the sum will be used for his burial expenses, and they will send the remaining, the pin and rubel. He says if she is not interested in the Russian Rubel, he would pay its value. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to G.A. Berlinsky, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Garfield A. Berlinsky, stating they mailed Hyman Rothenberg a certificate of deposit for $140 and a check for $22.60, representing the amount of cash found with Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Blumenthal, 1911 December 1
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Blumenthal, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Cohen, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rabbi Henry Cohen informing him that Hyman Daily was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Cohen, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Henry Cohen, sending him the letter from M. W. Conwayin reference to the certificate for $140 belonging to the late Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Daily, 1910 July 7
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Daily. Spivak asks Daily to call his office at 10:00am on Monday morning.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Daily, 1910 August 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Fleischman, 1923 October 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Fleischman, informing him S. F. Disraelly stated the money he sent was spent for improivng the grave and he will send a photo of it. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Marwill, 1911 May 26
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Marwill. Spivak tells Marwill that he is unable to accept applications from outside the city of Denver. He tells Marwill that the applicant must fill out an application at his office. Spivak also advises that once the young man fills out the application he may have to wait eight to ten weeks for admission; therefore, be sure to provide the young man with means to pay for himself in Denver.