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.
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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. Marwill, 1911 May 26
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Marwill. Spivak tells Marwill that he is unable to accept applications from outside the city of Denver. He tells Marwill that the applicant must fill out an application at his office. Spivak also advises that once the young man fills out the application he may have to wait eight to ten weeks for admission; therefore, be sure to provide the young man with means to pay for himself in Denver.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 4
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Maslianksy informing him that Banjamin Wigatow and Herman Stitch were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 March 28
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 August 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 August 23
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that they have not discharged her from the sanatorium and that Leitman left the sanatorium on her own free will. Spivak tells Masliansky that he cannot do anything for her because she is no longer at the sanatorium.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 August 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that he wrote to Leitman and invited her to come back to the sanatorium. Spivak also says that he extended the stay of Mrs. Sophia Lieberman until November 1st, 1910. Spivak asks Masliansky if he can find out the lodge and order that Mr. Leitman belongs to because Mrs. Leitman does not seem to remember any details about it. Spivak thanks Masliansky in advance.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1910 November 26
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky. Spivak tells Masliansky that Mrs. Leitman's stay at the sanatorium has been extended for another three months because doctors have found evidence of tuberculosis in her lungs. Spivak hopes Leitman's husband will be able to find employment by the time Mrs. Leitman is dishcharged.