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 B. Sutton, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Benj. Sutton, informing his brother, David Sutton, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to B.L. Fingerhood, 1911 October 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to B. L. Fingerhood, informing him Jacob Alterman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to C. Hurwitz, 1911 December 4
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Chas. Hurwitz, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to C. Wang, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Celia Wang, informing her husband, Morris Wang, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1912 February 15
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1912 October 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on November 17. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1912 November 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be extended until further notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Goldberg, 1913 January 3
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Daniel Goldberg, informing his stay in the sanatoriumwill terminate on February 1. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Sutton, 1911 October 25
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to David Sutton, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Sutton, 1912 April 12
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to David Sutton, informing his stay in the sanatorium will be terminated on amy 15. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.