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 I. Idelson, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Rabbi Idel Idelson informing him that Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Kantrowitz, 1912 July 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Kanrowitz informing him that Max Ferstendig was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Ferstendig’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. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ida Rapaport informing her that her son, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’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. Rapaport, 1910 December 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. I. Rapaport. Spivak tells Rapaport that her son is not sick and is feeling quite well. Supposedly her son has written to her and instructed Spivak to let her know that he is doing well and does not need to worry about him. Spivak also tells her that her son will write to her that day. Spivak assures Mrs. Rapaport that everything will be done to make sure her son's health continues to improve.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Rapaport, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. Ida Rapaport informing her that her son, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’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. Rapaport, 1911 November 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Rapaport. Spivak tells Rapaport that he received the $7.00 she sent for her son’s burial. Spivak also tells Rapaport that he does not think he will be able to obtain the $25.00 from the National Jewish Hospital, but he will try to collect the money.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to I. Schwartz, 1916 September 20
Letter from C.D. Spivak to D. Schwartz. Spivak tells Schwartz that he cannot do anything more for his mother. Spivak tells Schwartz that he has sent quite a number of patients to Mrs. Alexander and some of them are satisfied and some of them complain about the boarding house.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Cohen, 1911 September 11
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Loebel, 1910 May 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport informing him that his brother, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.