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 Dr. Anna S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Dr. Anna S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The letter inquires more information about how the Sanatorium runs and to clear up if Mrs. Fannie Libovitch should travel to Denver. The letter is signed, Anna S. Morgan.
Letter from Dr. Anne S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 28
Handwritten letter from Dr. Anne S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 28/06. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for looking into this case and helping Dr. Morgan. The letter is [illegible] to an extent. The letter is signed, Anne S. Morgan.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Miss [illegible] name, 1906 July 21
Handwritten letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Miss [illegible] name, on July 21, 1906. The letter informs the recipient to write letter to Levine, Steward, to admit Miss Cohen as an emergency. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber), 1906 April 19
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber), on April 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber) that he needs to be in Denver to apply to JCRS. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he will need to provide sufficient funds for lodging and board for at least six weeks to two months. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. Harry Weinstein, 1907 July 8
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. Harry Weinstein, on July 8, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Weinstein that Mr. Bogen sent a check for $10.00 and asks Mr. Weinstein what he would like done with it. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. I. Naumoff, 1910 February 24
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), 1906 December 5
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), on Dec. 5, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Charosch (Mr. Charasch) that Dr. Spivak does not understand why Mr. Perlman hasn't answered the letters of yourself and family. Mr. Perlman's physical condition is not good and is confined to his bed. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), 1906 December 5
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. M. Charosch (Mr. M. Charasch), on Dec. 5, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Charosch (Mr. Charasch) that Dr. Spivak does not understand why Mr. Perlman hasn't answered the letters of yourself and family. Mr. Perlman's physical condition is not good and is confined to his bed. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Harris, 1907 October 15
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Harris, on Oct 15, 1907. The letter informs Mrs. Harris that Mr. Albert Herrman is no longer in the Sanatorium and JCRS does not have an address for his whereabouts. If Mrs. Harris has Mr. Albert Herrman's address, to send it to JCRS so they can do a follow up with him. The letter is signed CDSpivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Ray S. David, 1920 October 22
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mrs. Ray S. David, on October 22, 1920. The letter informs Mrs. Ray S. David of an enclosed letter to Dr. C. G. McEachern. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.