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 M. Rabinowitz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 14
Handwritten letter from Morris Rabinowitz to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Morris Rabinowitz.
Letter from M. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 1
Typed letter with Grand Lodge Progressive Order of the West letterhead from Morris Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium for the winter. Letter is signed by Morris Shapiro.
Letter from M.H. Levi to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 28
Handwritten letter from M. H. Levi to Dr. Spivak, recommending Benjamin Fleischman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by M.H. Levi.
Letter from O. Leonard to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association letterhead from Oscar Leonard to Dr. Spivak, asking him if Danielg Goldberg should stay in Denver or go back to St. Louis. Letter is signed by Oscar Leonard.
Letter from O. Leonard to C.D. Spivak, 1913 February 4
Typed letter with United Jewish Educational and Charitable Association letterhead from Oscar Leonard to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for extending Daniel Goldberg's stay in the sanatorium. He also mentions Mr. Barnholtz will look after him. Letter is signed by Oscar Leonard.
Letter from R. Paul to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 11
3 pages handwritten letter from Rose Paul to Dr. Spivak, worrying about why do they need the secretary of the lodge Ruebn Paul belongs to. Letter is signed by Rose Paul.
Letter from S. Dorf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Typed letter with O.B.A. New York letterhead from Samuel Dorf to Dr. Spivak, recommending Bailie Siegel to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Samuel Dorf.
Letter from S. Werman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 1
2 pages handwritten letter from Sam Werman to Dr. Spivak, stating that Jacob Schoen told him Dr. Spivak would help him with medication until he got admitted, and if he had to wait for more than 4 weeks the JCRS would help him stay in Denver. Letter is signed by Sam Werman.
Letter from S.F. Disraelly to C.D. Spivak, 1923 October 8
Typed letter from S. F. Disraelly to Dr. Spivak, saying they did receive $2 last june and they used it to fix Benj. Fleischman's grave and to put a grave stone there. He says he will take a photograph and send it to H. Fleischman. Letter is signed by S.F. Disraelly.
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "App 1958 see #2056." Note is undated and unsigned.