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 365 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him to admit Adolph Schkolnick for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak tells Schwatt that he received a note from Dr. E. Friedman stating that Schkolnick is without the necessary care that he needs. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to follow up with him about the current condition of patients Leon Frankel and Adolph Schkolnick according to the enclosed letters.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the previous letter about Stitch's belongings is self explanatory. Spivak asks Schwatt to kindly attend to the matter.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Selinger, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Selinger informing him that his cousin, Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schnoor’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Stitch, 1911 October 31
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs informing him that Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schkolnick’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg, 1908 January 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Ignatz Greenberg. Spivak instructs Greenberg to call Dr. Philip Hillkowitz’s office between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an examination.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg, 1908 January 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg, 1908 March 16
Spivak tells Ignatz Greenberg that his stay at the sanatorium will terminate on April 1, 1908. Spivak asks Greenberg to make all preparations to leave the sanatorium by that date.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg, 1908 March 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Greenberg. Spivak informs Greenberg that his stay at the sanatorium has been extended until May 1, 1908.