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 3128 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 29
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that the young man’s name is Julius Cohen. Marwill hopes that Cohen will receive an early admission. Marwill thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 9
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 24
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from Rev. H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letters from Jacob Schoen and Moe Kutner and stating Tony Friedman is an applicant from New Jersey and not New York. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky and has a handwritten P.S. in Yiddish.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, introducing Sam Mendelson. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 1
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, asking about Morris Wang's condition, becuase he hadn't written to his family. He also asks if it's possible to send him East. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 17
Letter from H. Maslianksy to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that he is going to write to him about Mary Leitman under separate cover.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 June 23
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Mary Leitman to C.D. Spivak as a very good case for the sanatorium. Masliansky tells Spivak that Mrs. Scharlin took a special interest in Leitman’s case. Scharlin is a prominent woman on the East side of New York City and she is the proprietor of many hotels. Masliansky says that Mrs. Scharlin will help Masliansky with reports over the summer. Masliansky tells Spivak to admit Leitman as soon as he can.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 July 19
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 16
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that he spoke to Mrs. Leitman’s husband and he said he just received work so he is not able to pay for travel expenses. Masliansky asks Spivak if he can extend Mrs. Leitman’s stay for another few weeks.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1910 August 26
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky provides Mrs. Leitman’s address and tells Spivak that he received a letter from Mrs. Leitman regarding the fact that she wants to be readmitted to the sanatorium for a few weeks. Masliansky also says that Leitman claims her husband is not able to provide her with more money and she already owes three weeks of board. Masliansky asks Spivak if there is something he can do for her.