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 71 Collections and/or Records:
Note, 1907 April 16
Handwritten note, on ap 16/07, of Smirnow's report: "She (Carrie Hruschka) is not doing well, she cannot leave the Sanatorium for 3 or 4 months of yet-She is in need of funds, [illegible] signature."
Note, 1912 July 8
Typed excerpt from letter to Dr. Schwatt, on July 8/12. The excerpt from letter answers the inquiry about Lottie Laude. Miss Laude was an emergency case and died June 2, 1906. All information about her is missing, except that she is a female. The excerpt from the letter is not signed.
Note
Handwritten note, undated: "app missing."
Note from A. D. Diamond
Handwritten note from A. D. Diamond, undated. The note informs the recipient that the applicant Max Brown was admitted on March 14 and discharged on March 29, as an Emergency Case; this is a second application. The note is signed A. D. Diamond.
Note from Central Jewish Aid Society, 1919 March 1
Handwritten note from Central Jewish Aid Society, on 3/1/19. The note says: "Miller William - M.,-34,-Cabinet Maker, applied for relief -3-27-17, Form of relief-medical service and hospital care, amount expended-Last heard from -8-1-18, Latest address-2933 W. 11th Ave., Sept 28/06, 308." On the back of the notecard there is a handwritten note in pencil that is [illegible].
Note from D. Fainberg, 1911 October 20
Typed note that reads "We the undersigned know that Mr. Wang loaded $2 to Mr. Steinberg just before his death which was not returned to him." Note is signed by David Fainberg.
Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1908 May 12
Handwritten note from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, saying Max Bieler has an hemorrhage and should be admitted to the sanatorium for about a week, there is nothing alarming in his condition. Note is signed by E. Friedman.
Note from George Lelansky, 1906 November 12
Handwritten note from George Lelansky, on Nov-12-1906. The note informs recipient that sixty five cents for Mrs. Brown was received from Dr. Hillkowitz. The note is signed George Lelansky.
Note from H. G. Welpton, 1906 April 16
Handwritten note from H. G. Welpton, on April 16: 1906. The note certifies that Mr. Morris Fred is suffering from pulminary tuberculosis. The note is signed H. G. Welpton.
Note from Jacob Greenberg
Handwritten note from Jacob Greenberg, undated. The note informs the recipient that he has studied the English language for only a short time and to excuse any mistakes. The note is signed J.G.