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 J.B. Fish to C.D. Spivak, 1907 December 03
Handwritten letter with JCRS letterhead from J.B. Fish to Dr. Spivak, with the physical examination of Moses Rothenberg. He states the patient has no constitutional symptom, no digestive disturbance, his lesion though extensive is not very active, has no complication, and recommends him for discharge. Letter is signed by J.B. Fish.
Letter from L. Bruck to C.D. Spivak, 1907 May 09
Handwritten letter with Jewish Relief Society letterhead from Mrs. Ludwig Bruck to Dr. Spivak, recommending Moses Rothenberg to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. L. Reba of Bruck.
Letter from L. Denenholz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 20
Handwritten letter from L. Denenholz to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Mr. Blumenthal is living in his house and he is very sick and has no money to pay for the room. Letter is signed by L. Deneholz.
Letter from L. Lipschitz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 8
2 pages handwritten letter from Louis Lipschitz to Dr. Spivak, asking to at least give Sam Werman medical attention. Letter is signed by Louis Lipschitz.
Letter from L. Lipschitz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 22
Typed letter from Louis Lipschitz to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Louis Lipschitz.
Letter from L. Sanders to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11
Typed letter from Leon Sanders to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Leon Sanders.
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. Baron to C.D. Spivak, 1908 December 23
Handwritten letter with Vest Makers Union letterhead from M. Baron to Dr. Spivak, asking him to extend Jacob Chayet's stay in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M. Baron (Pres.)
Letter from M. H. Levi to JCRS, 1911 August 31
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. H. Levi to whom it may concern, certifying Ruben Paul is suffering from tuberculosis. Letter is signed by M. H. Levi M.D.
Letter from M. Kutner to J. Schoen, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from Moe Kutner to Jacob Schoen, stating a member of their lodge, Tony Friedman, had been in Denver for the alst two months and writing to them that the JCRS has no room for him. He also said it all depends on Rev. H. Masliansky, so they ask him to speak with the reverend. Letter is signed by Moe Kutner.