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 3915 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 January 22
Handwritten letter from Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak. The letter gives thanks to Dr. Spivak with helping Mr. Bailin. The letter asks Dr. Spivak to send the death certificate and all information about the burial as soon as possible because the family is anxious to know these details. The letter is signed A. Obeler.
Letter from Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1905 December 24
Handwritten letter from Beaconsfield Lodge # 179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, dated December 24th, 1905. The letter is asking if JCRS can find a place within their institution for Dave Bailin. Mr. Bailin's condition has worsen and the climate in Chicago is too infurious for him. The letter is signed M. Mandelstam.
Letter from Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1905 December 27
Handwritten letter from Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. to Dr. C. D. Spivak. The letter is a follow up letter to the previous one written. It reads that there is little time for Bailin in Chicago and the men of the lodge hope JCRS can still find room for him in their sanitorium. The letter is signed M. Mandelstam.
Letter from Ben Friedland to Mr. Ben Levinson, 1926 October 28
Typed letter from Ben Friedland to Ben Levinson, on October 28, 1926. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that JCRS has procured the information Mr. Levinson requested about his mother, Annie Levinson. Enclosed is a copy of the letter from the caretake at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. The letter is signed Ben Friedland.
Letter from Ben Friedland to Mr. Samuel D. Parver, 1926 May 24
Typed letter from Ben Friedland to Mr. Samuel D. Parver, May 24, 1926. The letter informs Mr. Friedland that Mr. Wm. landes has requested Mr. Friedland to communicate with Mr. S. Parver. The letter informs Mr. S. Parver that the cost of a gravestone would be seventy-five dollars and upwards depending upon the size of the stone and length of the inscription. The letter is signed Ben Friedland.
Letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1920 April 19
Handwritten letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 19, 1920. The letter inquires information regarding his mothers grave location. The letter is signed Ben Levinson. On the back of the letter is a typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ben Levinson, on April 26, 1920. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that his mother, Annie Levinson, is bured at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Section 26, Lot 17. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. Spevack (Dr. Spivak), 1926 August 31
Typed letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. Spevack (Dr. Spivak), on August 31, 1926. The letter informs Dr. Spevack (Dr. Spivak) that Mr. Levinson was told that his mother's grave was in rough shape and was wondering how much it would be to fix it. Mr. Levinson also asks for a photograph of the grave for rememberance. The letter is signed Ben Levinson.
Letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. Spivak, 1920 April 12
Handwritten letter from Ben Levinson to Dr. Spivak, on April 12, 1920. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Ben Levinson is the son of Annie Levinson. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that the children of Annie Levinson would like to put a monument on her grave. The letter aks Dr. Spivak to find out how much that would cost and how long it will take. The letter is signed Ben Levinson.
Letter from Ben Levinson to JCRS, 1940 August 12
Typed letter from Ben Levinson to JCRS, on August 12, 1940. The letter asks JCRS to advise Mr. Levinson if JCRS received the letter from July 16. The letter is signed Ben Levinson.
Letter from Ben Levinson to JCRS, 1940 August 16
Typed letter from Ben Levinson to JCRS, on August 16, 1940. The letter thanks JCRS for their help with retrieving the photograph taken by Mr. J. S. Mullins. The letter is signed Ben Levinson.