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 H. Masliansky, 1910 November 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium has been extended for another three months because doctors have found evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs. Spivak hopes Leitman's husband will be able to find employment by the time Mrs. Leitman is dishcharged.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 March 7
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that Mrs. Leitman does not care to stay at the sanatorium much longer and will be leaving shortly for New York. Spivak tells Masliansky that JCRS has contributed money towards her travel expenses. Spivak also assures Masliansky that H. Eisenberg will be admitted shortly.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 July 22
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that after examining Mrs. Leitman a second time they decided to give her the benefit of the doubt and admit her to the sanatorium so that they can study her case more closely. Spivak tells Masliansky that if she is not suffering from tuberculosis they will discharge her and let Masliansky know.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 July 27
Letter from. C.D. Spivak to H.Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that he just sent an admission letter to Mrs. Leitman. Spivak says that Leitman will be kept at the sanatorium for one month of observation and if she is not suffering from tuberculosis she will be discharged.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Max Schaeffer 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. Masliansky, 1911 November 07
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, and Charles Jeffey. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, stating they admitted Tony Friedman to the sanatorium before they got his letter, and that they considered him to a N.Y. applicant. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Herman Stitch applicant #33 and Ben J. Wigatow applicant #35 were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Silverberg and Sam Abramowitz were discharged from the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.