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 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.
Letter from Ben Levinson to Jewish Comsumption Hospital (JCRS), 1940 July 16
Letter from Ben Levinson to Jewish Comsumption Hospital (JCRS), 1940 July 16
Letter from Ben Levinson to Mr. Ben Friedland, 1920 May 5
Letter from Ben Levinson to Mr. Ben Friedland, 1920 July 8
Handwritten letter from Ben Levinson to Mr. Ben Friedland, on July 8, 1920. The letter informs Mr. Friedland to inform Mr. Levinson about the monument. The letter is signed by a personal stamp, in black ink: "Ben Levinson 417 W. Sixth St."