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 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Maslianksy informing him that Banjamin Wigatow and Herman Stitch 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, 1912 March 28
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 August 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Morris Silverberg and Sam Abramowitz were discharged from the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him they invited Max Bieler and Sam Abramowitz to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Masliansky, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 07
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, and Charles Jeffey. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 27
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Rev. H. Masliansky, stating they admitted Tony Friedman to the sanatorium before they got his letter, and that they considered him to a N.Y. applicant. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Masliansky informing him that Max Schaeffer 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. Minden, 1911 October 20
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Harry Minden, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.