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 Dave Gewirtzman, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to David Gewirtzman in Denver, Colorado, stating that he has been accepted to admit into the JCRS Sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. H. Gross, 1911 September 15
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ellis H. Gross informing her that Rosche Schwartz was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schwartz’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, informing her husband, Harry Minden, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Minden, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ella Minden, stating they cannot form an opinion about her husband's physical state, Harry Minden, after only 3 days in the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E. Schwartzkoff, 1911 October 20
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Ethel Schwartzkoff, informing her father, Harry Mindel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to E.H. Gross, 1914 March 6
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Cohen, 1912 November 26
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Fannie Cohen. Spivak tells Cohen that it will be $5.00 to obtain a duplicate death certificate.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Cohen, 1912 November 26
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Fannie Cohen. Spivak tells Cohen that a duplicate death certificate for her late husband has been enclosed. There is also a bill enclosed to pay for the certificate. He trusts JCRS will receive her check shortly.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Cohen, 1912 December 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Fannie Cohen. Spivak tells Cohen that he has not received the $5.00 payment for the death certificate she ordered. Spivak reminds her to remit that amount.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon informing her that her husband, David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Gordon’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.