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 H. Masliansky, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, stating they admitted Tony Friedman to the sanatorium before they got his letter, and that they considered him to a N.Y. applicant. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Silverberg and Sam Abramowitz were discharged from the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him they invited Max Bieler and Sam Abramowitz to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang is doing badly and it's impossible to make a careful physical examination. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 January 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang left the sanatorium on January 3 and they believe he left for New York. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Minden, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 May 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, informing his son, Moses Rothenberg, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Rothenberg, 1907 June 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Hyman Rothenberg, thanking him for donating to the sanatorium, and sending a receipt. He also states Moses Rothenberg is content and cheerful. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.