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 4252 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Alexander Cowen to JCRS, 19 September 1917
Letter from Alexander Cowen to JCRS thanking Dr. Spivak for sending the death certificate along with his brother's watch. Cowen aslo requests contact information for a stone mason so he can get a headstone made for his brothers grave.
Letter from Alfred Muller to JCRS, 1906 November 2
Typed letter from Alfred Muller to JCRS, on November 2, 1906. The letter informs JCRS that the enclosed letter was sent to The National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives asking about the name of Abelman. There was no one of that name at the hospital and thought JCRS may have a patient under this name. The letter is signed Alfred Muller.
Letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 August 2
Handwritten letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated August 2, 1905. The letter requests acknowledgment of receipt for $20.00 for funeral expenses of Edmond Dienstag. It also requests details on where he is buried. The letter is signed S.A. Neustadt.
Letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, 1905 June 30
Handwritten letter from A.M. White Lodge #168, I.O.B.A. to JCRS, dated June 30, 1905. The letter appeals to JCRS to admit Edmond Dienstag at once, given his condition and the stature of the lodge's who have endorsed him and their contributions to JCRS. The letter is signed S.A. Neustadt.
Letter from American Hebrew Lodge #274 to JCRS, 1906 April 19
Handwritten letter from American Hebrew Lodge #274 to JCRS, dated April 19, 1906. The letter requests that Linna Teplisca be kept for an additional three months at the JCRs sanatorium until her husband is in a better position to provide for her. The letter is signed by President Louis Rosenbaum and Secretary Max Krazansky, of the American Hebrew Lodge #274.
Letter from B. Bogen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 09
Typed letter with United Jewish Charities of Cincinnati letterhead from Boris D. Bogen to Dr. Spivak, stating that Moses Rothenberg is in a very condition and his mother asked him if there is anything he could do. Letter is signed by Boris D. Bogen.
Letter from B. Frank to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 14
Typed letter with Progressive Order of the West letterhead from B. Frank to Dr. Spivak, asking him to keep Daniel Goldberg in the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Frank.
Letter from B. L. Fingerhood to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 23
Typed letter with Workmen's Circle/Arbeiter Ring letterhead from B. L. Fingerhood to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Jacob Alterman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by B. Fingerhood.
Letter from B. Oettinger (Bernard Oettinger) to JCRS, 1906 March 10
Handwritten letter from B. Oettinger (Bernard Oettinger) to JCRS, dated March 10, 1906. The letter is written in regards to Nathan Rabinowitz, who has a case of Raynaud's Disease complicated by myositis. The letter requests to know if he can be gotten into one of the city's hospitals so that his serious condition can be attended to. The letter is signed Bernard Oettinger.
Letter from B. Oettinger to JCRS, 1905 December 21
Handwritten letter from O.M. Shere to JCRS, dated December 21, 1905. The letter thanks JCRS for consideration of Joseph Jaffe, and notes that hospital staff will appreciate him as he is a cultured gentleman. The letter is signed B. Oettinger.