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 Bernard Oettinger to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 March 14
Handwritten letter from Bernard Oettinger to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on 3/14/07. The letter informs Dr. C. D. Spivak that Mr. Edelstein shows signs of hypochondriacal and otherwise emotional. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Bernard Oettinger.
Letter from Bernard Oettinger to JCRS, 1906 July 27
Handwritten letter from Bernard Oettinger to JCRS, dated July 27, 1906. The letter provides the diagnosis of Nathan Rabinowitz. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from Bernard Ottinger to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Bernard Ottinger to JCRS, undated. The letter introduces Pauline Gerber, and notes that she arrived from Pittsburgh with a 102 degree fever and weak, meaning to enter the National Jewish Hospital, but wasn't able to. The letter is signed Bernard Ottinger.
Letter from Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemtery Association to JCRS, 1907 January 29
Handwritten letter from Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association to JCRS, dated January 29, 1907. The letter references four enclosed receipts, and requests advice on pursuing payment for Reuben Morosky's funeral. The letter is signed M.A. Saly.
Letter from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 July
Typed letter from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July, 1907.
Letter from B.S. Cable to C.D. Spivak, 1911 June 15
Letter from Benjamin S. Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor to C.D. Spivak. Cable tells Spivak that an immigrant by the name of Rosche Schwartz arrived at the port of New York on the SS Pennsylvania. Cable tells Spivak that JCRS is advised to make arrangements to transfer Schwartz to JCRS so that they can examine her tuberculosis. Cable also says that monthly reports should be sent to him showing the progress of Schwartz’s health.
Letter from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), 1908 December 19
Typed letter from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), on Dec. 19, 1908. The letter informs Mrs. Perlman that JCRS has a watch, pocket book and leather wallet left by her late husband. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), 1908 December 19
Typed letter from C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Mire Perlman (Mrs. Mike Perlman), on Dec. 19, 1908. The letter informs Mrs. Perlman that JCRS has a watch, pocket book and leather wallet left by her late husband. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1894 August 19
Handwritten letter from Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated February 1, 1906. The letter thanks for the notification that Morris Perl was admitted to the sanatorium, and requests an update on his condition. The letter is signed by Elias Cohen.
Letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 December 18
Handwritten letter from Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A. to JCRS, dated December 18, 1905. The letter is written on behalf of Charles J. Baylesh, son of one of the lodge's ex-presidents. The letter is signed by Joseph Clonick.