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 A. Shapiro, 1911 August 16
2 pages typed letter from Dr. Spivak to A. Shapiro, stating the national directors should contact him first before sending patients to Denver, because the sanatorium is always crowded and patients should wait for their turn. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Shapiro, 1911 August 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Aaron Shapiro, saying Tillie Gleaner was a very sick woman, so they had to let her go. "She probably wanted to die near her folks." Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Siegel, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Siegel, asking what is the name and address of the Secretary of Pride of Chicago Lodge #220 O.B.A. which his wife, Bailie Siegel, is a member. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Siegel, 1911 November 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Siegel, informing his wife, Bailie Siegel, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Werman, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Abraham Werman, informing his son, Sam Werman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Bogen, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Borris Bogen, informing him Moses Rothenberg was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Bogen, 1912 February 14
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Fleischman, 1911 October 3
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Benjamin Fleischman, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Frank, 1913 January 28
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to B. Frank, stating they have to discharge Daniel Goldberg because he has been in the sanatorium for over a year. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B. Siegel, 1911 November 16
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Bailie Spiegel, inviting her to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.