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 F. Mendelson, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Fannie Mendelson, informing her husband, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1911 October 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 April 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak informs her that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended her stay at the sanatorium for two months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 July 15
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1913 March 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on March 24th, 1913. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, apologizing for the delay on the reply, and that he is mailing the certificate of deposit for $140 to Mr. Hyman Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, 1919 November 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, sending a receipt for the $7.5 donation sent to the JCRS. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1912 July 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1912 October 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak tells Taussig that Reeder is stationary at the sanatorium and has been there for over a year. Spivak tells Taussig that it is imperative that JCRS admit other patients to the sanatorium and asks Taussig if they can arrange to take care of her in Denver or Chicago before she receives her dismissal letter.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig, 1913 March 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Taussig. Spivak Tells Taussig that JCRS has studied Reeder’s case carefully and found that she has not shown any real improvement. Spivak asks Taussig to make arrangements for Reeder to travel back to Chicago.