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, 1911 November 23
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt. Spivak asks Schwatt to follow up with him about the current condition of patients Leon Frankel and Adolph Schkolnick according to the enclosed letters.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 25
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Tonie [sic] Friedman, Louis J. Schwartz, Charles Jeffey, Elias Goldberg, and Jacob Drimer. Letters is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1912 February 15
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Schwatt, informing him the following patients were invited to the sanatorium: Barney Greenfield, Max Eisen, Daniel Goldberg, and Sam Margolis. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 18
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking his opinion on Daniel Goldberg's case. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1913 January 29
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Schwatt, asking him to notify Daniel Goldberg his stay in the sanatorium has been extended until February 19. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt, 1911 November 20
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Schwatt 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. Selinger, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Selinger informing him that his cousin, Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schnoor’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Stitch, 1911 October 31
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H. Weinstein, 1911 February 16
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to H. Weinstein, informing him Max Bieler was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs, 1911 October 17
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to H.I. Jacobs informing him that Adolph Schkolnick was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schkolnick’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.