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 S.F. Disraelly, 1912 July 15
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly. Spivak enclosed a check for $7.56 for partial payment of Jennie Batchofsky’s funeral expenses. Spivak tells Disraelly that that was all of the money found on Jennie’s body.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1923 September 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, sending him theletter from H. Fleischman regarding Benj. Fleischman's grave. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S.F. Disraelly, 1912 August 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to S. F. Disraelly, sending him a check for $24.43 and another for $6.07 to pay for Harry Blumenthal's burial experiences. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Sol Weiss, 1906 May 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sol Weiss, dated May 23, 1906. The letter informs that Nathan Pitel seeks to secure a license to peddle, and asks that Weiss use his influence to try and secure such a license for one month. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to T. Friedman, 1911 November 24
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Tonie [sic] Friedman, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to T. Schaeffer, 1911 November 22
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Tenne Schaeffer informing her that her husband, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Immigration Commissioner in Seattle, 1911 June 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the Jewish Charities Association, 1911 August 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors in Cleveland, 1911 October 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to all of the National Directors in Cleveland, Ohio informing them that Max Stashower was invited for admission to the sanatorium. Spivak wanted all of his Jewish friends in Cleveland to know that JCRS is doing the best they can for suffering members of the Cleveland community.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of Chicago, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to the National Directors of Chicago informing them that Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak wanted all of his friends in Chicago to know that JCRS is trying their best to help those suffering in the Chicago community. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.