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 4369 Collections and/or Records:
Application of William Schaffer to JCRS, 1906 May 5
Application of Wm. Miller (William Miller) to JCRS, 1906 September 10
Bill for Funeral Expenses, 1912 July 23
Handwritten bill for funeral expenses of Harry Blumenthal, block 4, #274. Expenses are listed as follows: hears $6, undertaker $5, grave $10, digging $3, coffin $1.50, bal misaskim $3, tachrichem $300, totaling $31.50.
Blank Application for Admittance to JCRS
Blank application for admission to JCRS. Jacob Goldstein's name is printed on the back of the application.
Business card of Dr. A. Romm
Business card of Dr. A. Room, undated. From top right-hand corner, going clockwise: "Phone 3947, 709 So. 16th Street Omaha, Office Hours 8 to 10 A. M., 2 to 4 P.M., 7 to 9 P.M., Dr. A. Romm Physician and Surgeon."
Carbon copy of letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. I. Naumoff, 1910 February 24
This letter is a carbon copy of the typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. I. Naumoff from Fun Theatre. This letter is requesting information on the follow up of Mr. Isaac Aaronson's history after the sanatorium. The second paragraph asks mulptiple questions, e.g. where Aaronson's present whereabouts are, if he is still alive, where and when did he die. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom of the letter.
Check from C.D Spivak, 1912 January 12
Check from C.D. Spivak that details the belongings that Herman Stitch left behind. The items include: One gold watch, post office money orders for $13.00, one ring, one odd fellow pin, one fountain pen, and one pen knife.
Check from C.D. Spivak regarding F. Reeder, 1913 March 27
Check from C.D. Spivak to cover transportation expenses of Fanny Reeder from Denver to Chicago. Although the check mentions one ticket for transportations and $6.00 in cash, the amount of the check only comes to $6.00.
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 September 18
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.00.
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander, 1916 October 16
Check from C.D. Spivak to C. Alexander to cover Mrs. Schwartz’s boarding and laundry for two weeks. The amount comes to $14.32.