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:
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 February 16
Excerpt of a letter from Dr. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. The excerpt states, “Rose Schwartz: Have taken this case up with you a number of times.”
Excerpt of letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1915 October 28
Excerpt of a letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to look up all correspondence about Mrs. Schwartz's case during the past few years.
Excerpt of Letter from O. Leonard, 1912 February 21
Typed excerpt of letter from Oscar Leonard, thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium.
Letter addresses to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 17
Letter addressed to C.D. Spivak. The letter is handwritten in Yiddish.
Letter form C.D. Spivak to B. Schradsky, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. B. Schradsky in Denver, Colorado, notifying him that Rose Barkar (Barkan) has been admitted to the JCRS, who Schradsky endorsed. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from A. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 06
Handwritten letter from Abraham Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking about the health of his brother, Moses Rothenberg, because the last time they heard from him was when he was admitted to the sanatorium and that is worrying his mother. Letter is signed by Abe Rothenberg.
Letter from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 19
2 pages typed letter with Spring Valley Wine Co. letterhead from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, explaining to him that the Jewish Benevolent Society requested Tillie Gleaner to be admitted at the sanatorium. He says her husband came crying to his office saying she was very sick and wandering the streets of Denver. Letter is signed by A. Shapiro.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 3
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch enclosed a money order for $5.73. Stitch asks Spivak to send the trunk to S. Schmalansky in New York and send the key to him.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 21
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that four weeks ago he sent money to have Herman Stitch’s trunk sent to New York. Stitch tells Spivak that he has not received an answer and would like Spivak to attend to the matter.
Letter from A. Stitch to C.D Spivak, 1912 January 2
Handwritten letter from A. Stitch to C.D. Spivak. Stitch tells Spivak that he wrote to him three weeks ago asking for his son's trunk and belongings. Stitch asks Spivak to attend to his request.