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 3152 Collections and/or Records:
Note, undated
Handwritten note that reads "please note that the secretary of R. Paul lodge is missing. Mr. Paul intends to write home for it." It's undated and unsigned.
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Handwritten note that reads "app 1929 see 5412." Note is undated and unsigned.
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Typed note that reads "Entered in patients book this $24.43 and $6.07 which was turned over by Dr. Schwatt should be paid to Mr. Disraelly." Note is undated and unsigned.
Note from D. Fainberg, 1911 October 20
Typed note that reads "We the undersigned know that Mr. Wang loaded $2 to Mr. Steinberg just before his death which was not returned to him." Note is signed by David Fainberg.
Note from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1908 May 12
Handwritten note from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, saying Max Bieler has an hemorrhage and should be admitted to the sanatorium for about a week, there is nothing alarming in his condition. Note is signed by E. Friedman.
Note from S.Y. to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 25
Note from a doctor at the sanatorium with the initials S.Y. to C.D. Spivak. The doctor tells Spivak that Henry Schnoor's condition is bad and he recently had a hemorrhage. The doctor also tells Spivak that Dr. Schwatt thinks Schnoor will never be discharged.
Oral History Interview with Deena Spivak Strauss, 1982 March 13
Deena Spivak Strauss discusses her early life and her father Dr. Charles Spivak, a founder, medical advisor, and executive secretary of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). She also talks about the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society and her travels as a field worker for JCRS.
Oral History Interview with Henry "Ruby" Rubenstein, 1979 April 2
Interview covers Henry (aka Ruby) Rubenstein's arrival in Denver from Russia by himself at the age of 14. He was also a patient at JCRS and later an employee. He talks about his memories of Dr. Charles Spivak, patients, living and working at JCRS and JCRS events.
Original Office of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1915
Patient #2705 See #4580, undated
JCRS Patient #2705 see #4580. This file is undated and contains one note, no additional documents.