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 268 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Weinstein, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Weinstein, informing him Max Bieler was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Barid, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joseph Barid, 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 C.D. Spivak to J. Barondess, 1908 September 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joseph Barondess, informing him Jacob Chayet was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Billikopf, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Billikopf, stating he will write to him once he has the information he needs. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Billikopf, 1914 January 23
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Billikopf, stating David Sutton's examination upon discharge was incipient pulmonary tuberculosis arrested or apparently cured, and his heart enlarged. He says on account of the condition of his heart the superintendent advised him to go to a lower climate. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Breetwor, A. Block, and M. Bernstein, 1911 October 16
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to the three National Directors of Pueblo, J. Breetwor, Dr. A. Block, and M. Bernstein, informing them Anna Rosenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 September 10
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 September 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on November 14, 1908. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.