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 H. Masliansky, 1911 October 4
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that David Gordon was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang is doing badly and it's impossible to make a careful physical examination. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1912 January 5
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Wang left the sanatorium on January 3 and they believe he left for New York. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Herman Stitch applicant #33 and Ben J. Wigatow applicant #35 were both invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak tells Masliansky that her early admission was due to the fact that she was found in very bad condition. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 26
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Sam Werman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.