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:
Excerpt of Letter from O. Leonard, 1912 February 21
Typed excerpt of letter from Oscar Leonard, thanking Dr. Spivak for admitting Daniel Goldberg to the sanatorium.
Letter from A. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 06
Handwritten letter from Abraham Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, asking about the health of his brother, Moses Rothenberg, because the last time they heard from him was when he was admitted to the sanatorium and that is worrying his mother. Letter is signed by Abe Rothenberg.
Letter from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 19
2 pages typed letter with Spring Valley Wine Co. letterhead from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, explaining to him that the Jewish Benevolent Society requested Tillie Gleaner to be admitted at the sanatorium. He says her husband came crying to his office saying she was very sick and wandering the streets of Denver. Letter is signed by A. Shapiro.
Letter from B. Bogen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 09
Typed letter with United Jewish Charities of Cincinnati letterhead from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. Spivak, stating that Moses Rothenberg is in a very condition and his mother asked him if there is anything he could do. Letter is signed by Boris D. Bogen.
Letter from B. Frank to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with Progressive Order of the West letterhead from B. Frank to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Frank.
Letter from B. L. Fingerhood to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23
Typed letter with Workmen's Circle/Arbeiter Ring letterhead from B. L. Fingerhood to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Jacob Alterman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Fingerhood.
Letter from C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak informing Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter has no addressee, and it is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to A. Judelovitz, informing him Anna Rosenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Rosenberg, 1911 October 13
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Anna Rosenberg, inviting her to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Rothenberg, 1912 March 22
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Rothenberg, informing him the clinical state of his brother, Moses Rothenberg's, lungs is not very good yet he had shown a great deal of improvement since he started in the sanatorium and gained some weight. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.