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 M. Liebert, 1911 August 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to acting superintendent M. Liebert, asking him to admit Sam Davis as an emergency case and discharge him as soon as the emergency symptoms are over. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Liebert, asking him to admit Tillie Gleaner immediately and discharge her when the emergency symptoms are over. He says she was not admitted to the National Hospital and Mrs. Levinson says she is in dying condition. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Liebert, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Liebert, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Portman, 1910 November 23
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Max Portman, informing him Morris Silverberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. R. Smirnow, 1906 November 8
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Smirnow, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Rabinowitz, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Rabinowitz, informing him Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Rosenthal, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M. Rosenthal, informing him Tony Friedman was admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Rothenberg, 1907 May 29
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Moses Rothenberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Rothenberg, 1907 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Moses Rothenberg, stating his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on January 20, 1908. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Rothenberg, 1912 February 12
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Moses Rothenberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.