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 J. Chayet, 1908 November 17
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing he was supposed to leave the sanatorium on November 14, and now he has to leave on November 24. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, informing him his stay in the sanatorium was extended until January 1st, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Chayet, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, notifying his stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D Spivak to J. Chayet, 1911 December 29
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. Friedman, 1911 November 28
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Friedman, informing his brother, Tony Friedman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Gleaner, 1911 August 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jake Gleaner, informing his wife, Tillie Gleaner, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Hashkins, 1908 September 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to J. Hashkins, 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. Schoen, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1912 January 8
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, stating he was misinformed about Sam Mendelson not being able to work. He says after the first month at the sanatorium, patients are required to work if they're feeling better. He also sends him a copy of the letter he wrote to Mendelson. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed a t the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, informing him Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.