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 A. Stitch, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Abraham Stitch informing him that his son, Herman Stitch was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Stitch’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1911 December 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch. Spivak tells Stitch that $2.84 was left behind from his son after he passed away.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Werman, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Werman, informing his son, Sam Werman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.L. Kalman, 1912 January 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.L. Kalman. Spivak tells Kalman that Henry Schnoor is not doing well. Spivak also tells Kalman that Schnoor had a hemorrhage and is confined to his bed. Spivak continues to say that the superintendent of JCRS believes Schnoor has a little chance of leaving the hospital alive.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A.S. Greenstein, 1910 August 3
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A.S. Greenstein 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 B. Batchofsky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Bernard Batchofsky informing him that his wife, Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Batchofsky’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Bogen, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Borris Bogen, informing him Moses Rothenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Bogen, 1912 February 14
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Cohen, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Cohen informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Fleischman, 1911 October 3
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Benjamin Fleischman, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.