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 C.D. Spivak to H. Blumenthal, 1911 December 1
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Blumenthal, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Cohen, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Henry Cohen, sending him the letter from M. W. Conwayin reference to the certificate for $140 belonging to the late Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Fleischman, 1923 October 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Fleischman, informing him S. F. Disraelly stated the money he sent was spent for improivng the grave and he will send a photo of it. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
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 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Max Schaeffer 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 November 07
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, and Charles Jeffey. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, stating they admitted Tony Friedman to the sanatorium before they got his letter, and that they considered him to a N.Y. applicant. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at 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.