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 I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 12
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 12, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of a man named, Mr. Philip Stern, who is suffering with the consumption and was sent to Denver. Mr. Gerson asks JCRS to admit this man as soon as possible. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 29, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Mr. Philip Stern as soon as possible. The letter concludes with information regarding the Order Brith Abraham is held back from payment because of the last convention. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 11
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, on June 11, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for looking into the issue with the payment. The letter inquires information about Mr. Philip Stern. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 23
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hiillkowitz, on June 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that since he elected Mr. Gerson as a member of the JCRS board, he will do his best to help along the society. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1908 April 3
Letter from I. Greenberg to C.D. Spivak. Greenberg thanks Spivak for extending his stay at the sanatorium until May 1, 1908.
Letter from I. M. Mutterperl to JCRS, 1906 December 22
Handwritten letter from I. M. Mutterperl to JCRS, on Dec. 22, 1906. The letter is inquiring information on a stone company that can create and put a stone over Joseph Schechter's grave. The letter is signed I. M. Mutterperl.
Letter from I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak, 1910 December 17
Handwritten letter from Mrs. I. Rapaport to C.D. Spivak. Mrs. Rapaport asks Spivak if her son is in such a bad state of health that he is not able to write her back. She tells Spivak that she cares about her son and would like to know his current condition since he is not responding to her letters. She also thanks Spivak for taking care of her son.
Letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS, 1911 November 22
Handwritten letter from I. Rapaport to JCRS. Mrs. Rapaport tells JCRS that she responded to their telegram and sent an answer back. Ida tells JCRS that she is not a rich woman, but the National Jewish Hospital owes her son $25.00 which Ida tells JCRS they can use to pay for her son’s burial. She also sent a money order of $7.00 to cover the remaining balance of the burial for a total of $32.00. She hopes there will be no trouble in collecting the $25.00 from the National Jewish Hospital.
Letter from Ida Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 27
Handwritten letter from Ida Feier to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter inquires physical condition updates of her father, Jacob Feier. The letter is signed Ida Feier.
Letter from Ike Brown to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 5
Handwritten letter from Ike Brown to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct 5th 06. The letter thanks JCRS for admitting Mrs. Annie Brown. The letter is signed Ike Brown.