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 17 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to O. Leonard, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Oscar Leonard, informing him Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium was extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak, stating there's no point in admitting a new patient and discharging a sick man like Daniel Goldberg. He asks him to extend his stay in the sanatorium for another year. Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Letter from L.E. Schlechter to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 13
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association of St. Louis letterhead from L. E. Schlechter to Dr. Spivak, stating they are paying room and board for Daniel Goldberg and asking if he could be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by L.E. Schlechter.
Letter from M. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 1
Typed letter with Grand Lodge Progressive Order of the West letterhead from Morris Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium for the winter. Letter is signed by Morris Shapiro.
Letter from O. Leonard to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association letterhead from Oscar Leonard to Dr. Spivak, asking him if Danielg Goldberg should stay in Denver or go back to St. Louis. Letter is signed by Oscar Leonard.
Letter from O. Leonard to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association letterhead from Oscar Leonard to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for extending Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium. He also mentions Mr. Barnholtz will look after him. Letter is signed by Oscar Leonard.
Yiddish Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 27
2 pages Yiddish letter with The Albany letterhead in Yiddish from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak. In English it reads "I will be in St. Louis in a few days." Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.