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. Schwatt, 1911 November 20
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt 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. Schwatt, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, Charles Jeffey, Elias Goldberg, and Jacob Drimer. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 19
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Bailie Siegel was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing they invited Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 July 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Ferstendig 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. Schwatt, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him to admit Adolph Schkolnick for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak tells Schwatt that he received a note from Dr. E. Friedman stating that Schkolnick is without the necessary care that he needs. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to follow up with him about the current condition of patients Leon Frankel and Adolph Schkolnick according to the enclosed letters.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1914 January 14
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, asking him to look at the records of David Sutton and find out what conditions he entered and left the sanatorium. He asks if Dr. Schwatt advised him to go to a warm weather, and if that's recorded in the office. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 15
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Barney Greenfield, Max Eisen, Daniel Goldberg, and Sam Margolis. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking his opinion on Daniel Goldberg's case. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.