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 H. Herskovitz to JCRS, 1905 October 16
Handwritten letter from H. Herskovitz to JCRS, dated October 16, 1905. The letter introduces A. Siegel and endorses his admission to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is H. Herskovitz.
Letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 August 15
Handwritten letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 15 07. The letter informs Dr. C. D. Spivak that enclosed is $52.00 for Dr. Smirnow. The letter thanks JCRS for their kindness. The letter is signed H. L. Jacobson.
Letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. Spivak, 1907 August 7
Handwritten letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. Spivak, on Aug 7.07. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for taking care of Miss Ray Jacobson and that she arrived home safely. Miss Jacobson now resides in a local hospital. The letter is signed H. L. Jacobson.
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 22
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that he wishes to make an application for admission of a young man that is afflicted with tuberculosis. Marwill also tells Spivak that a doctor in New York has advised that the young man leave for Denver to get treatment.
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 29
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that the young man’s name is Julius Cohen. Marwill hopes that Cohen will receive an early admission. Marwill thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 9
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 24
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from Rev. H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letters from Jacob Schoen and Moe Kutner and stating Tony Friedman is an applicant from New Jersey and not New York. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky and has a handwritten P.S. in Yiddish.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 28
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky tells Spivak that Mr. Henry Schnoor is the next applicant for admission to JCRS. Masliansky also tells Spivak that Schnoor was recommended to him by Mr. D. Robinsohn. He hopes he will be admitted at once.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter with JCRS N.Y. letterhead from H. Masliansky to Dr. Spivak, introducing Sam Mendelson. Letter is signed by H. Masliansky.
Letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 26
Typed letter from H. Masliansky to C.D. Spivak. Masliansky introduces Herman Stitch and tells Spivak that Stitch filed an application at his office on September 5th, 1911. Masliansky tells Spivak that Stitch is in need of medical treatment and asks Spivak to give Stitch the treatment he needs.