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 C.D. Spivak to F. Cohen, 1912 December 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Fannie Cohen. Spivak tells Cohen that he has not received the $5.00 payment for the death certificate she ordered. Spivak reminds her to remit that amount.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Gordon informing her that her husband, David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Gordon’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Mendelson, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Fannie Mendelson, informing her husband, Sam Mendelson, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1911 October 13
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 April 12
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on May 15th, 1912. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 April 24
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak informs her that the Admission and Dismission Committee has extended her stay at the sanatorium for two months.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1912 July 15
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder, 1913 March 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Reeder. Spivak wrote on behalf of the Admission and Dismisson Committee to remind Reeder that her stay at the sanatorium will terminate on March 24th, 1913. He asked Reeder to make all preparations needed to leave by that date. He also stated that he would like Reeder to keep JCRS up to date regarding her health. He hopes that Reeder's health continues to improve outside of the sanatorium. The letter is signed "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, 1913 May 02
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, apologizing for the delay on the reply, and that he is mailing the certificate of deposit for $140 to Mr. Hyman Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, 1919 November 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to F. Rothenberg, sending a receipt for the $7.5 donation sent to the JCRS. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.