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:
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1913 April 03
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg that reads "Regret to inform son Moses Rothenberg died cost of burial Denver thirty dollars cost of shipping body Cincinnati one hundred thrity three dollars wire burial instructions and expense immediately."
Telegram from C.D. Spivak to P. Hyman, 1912 September 19
Telegram from Dr. Spivak to P. Hyman, informing his brother, Jacob Chayet, passed away. It reads "cost of shipping body 165 dollars, cost of burial Denver 32 dollars."
Telegram from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 22
Telegram from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak that reads "Hold body answer lowest expense for ready shipment beside express."
Telegram from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 23
Telegram from Goldie Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak that reads "bury body am not able to send for it."
Telegram from G. Blumenthal to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 23
Telegram from G. Blumenthal to Dr. Spivak that reads "ship body arrangements made with american express to pay bills."
Yiddish Letter, 1913 January 8
Handwritten letter with Isidore Hurwitz Library letterhead entirely in Yiddish. At the bottom it reads "United Jeiwsh Educational and Charitable Assos. of St. Louis 901 Carr St." Signature is in Yiddish.
Yiddish Letter from J. Barid to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 27
2 pages Yiddish letter with The Albany letterhead in Yiddish from Joseph Barid to Dr. Spivak. In English it reads "I will be in St. Louis in a few days." Letter is signed by Jos. Barid.
Yiddish Letter from S. Alterman, undated
Handwritten letter in ink entirely in Yiddish, except Mrs. S. Alterman signature. Letter is undated.