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. Schwatt, 1912 July 10
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Max Ferstendig 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. Schwatt, 1911 October 04
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to admit Jacob Alterman as an emergency case to the sanatorium, and discharge when the symptoms disappear. Letter is unsigned but 'Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, saying he will return the $3 to Morris Wang if he can somehow prove he loaned the money to D. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 October 18
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking for evidence that Morris Wang loaned Mr. Steinberg $3.00. In the bottom of the letter in red ink it reads "Mr. Feinberg, in my opinion an honest fellow tells me that he knows about this matter. [illegible]" Handwritten note is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 January 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Jacob Chayet was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 December 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak tells Schwatt that the previous letter about Stitch's belongings is self explanatory. Spivak asks Schwatt to kindly attend to the matter.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 14
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to address Stitch's trunk to S. Schmalansky in New York City. Also to send the key to A. Stitch in Brooklyn, New York.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt informing him that Nathan Rapaport and Ike Ring 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. Schwatt, 1911 December 1
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him Harry Blumenthal was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 August 2
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, saying Goldie Blumenthal asks the date of her husband, Harry Blumenthal, demise, and she wants his Masonic pin. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.