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. Spivak to Mr. S. F. Disraelly, 3 May 1913
Letter from Dr. Spivak forwarding a check to Mr. S. F. Disraelly, Chairman of the JCRS Burial Committee, for $36.50 to cover funeral expenses for Raymond Wasserman. Letter is typewritten and states Wasserman died at the Sanatorium but Disraelly handwrote on the letter that Wasserman died at the County Hospital.
Letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Elsner informing her of Harry's admittance, 1906 May 19
Letter fro Dr. Spivak to Mrs. Elsner informing her of Harry's admittance, and that they will do their best to make sure Harry gets well.
Letter from Dr. Theodore Sachs to Dr. Spivak, 1907 February 21
Letter from Dr. Theodore Sachs to Dr. Spivak saying that if he can do anything to help Harry's case that he should let him know.
Letter from Dr. William Drechsler to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), 1906 June 19
Typed letter from Dr. William Drechsler to Dr. Phillip Hillkowitz (Dr. Philip Hillkowitz), on 6/19/06. The letter thanks Dr. Hillkowitz for taking in Mr. Jonas Michael Weinrib (Mr. Jonas Michael Weinreb. The letter is signed Dr. W. Drechsler.
Letter from Dr. Wm. Hillkowitz to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Dr. Wm. Hillkowitz to JCRS, undated. The letter introduces Harry Weinstein and explains that he would like to be taken in, under the care of JCRS. The letter is signed Wm. Hillkowitz.
Letter from E. Friedman to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 7
Handwritten letter from Emanuel Friedman to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case. Letter is signed by E. Friedman.
Letter from E. Minden to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 25
Handwritten letter from Ella Minden to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting her husband, Harry Minden, to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. Ella Minden.
Letter from Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 April 24
Typed letter from Edward Blau to Dr. A. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Apr. 24. 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that a copy of the letter sent is enclosed. The original may have been miscarried. The letter is signed E Blau.
Letter from Edward Blau to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 June 22
Handwritten letter from Edward Blau to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on June 22 1907. The letter inquires information about Miss Hruschka's new husband, Mr. Kokush, and if he will be able to support a wife. The letter is signed Edward Blau.
Letter from Edward Blau to JCRS, 1907 July 9
Typed letter from Edward Blau to JCRS, on July 9 1907. The letter thanks JCRS for looking into the proposal and informs JCRS that Mr. Blau has written to Mr. Kokush for more information. The letter is signed Edward Blau.