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 J. Chayet, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, notifying his stay in the sanatorium will be extended until January 15, 1909. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D Spivak to J. Chayet, 1911 December 29
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Chayet, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Cohen, 1911 September 11
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Friedman, 1911 November 28
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Friedman, informing his brother, Tony Friedman, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Gleaner, 1911 August 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jake Gleaner, informing his wife, Tillie Gleaner, was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Hashkins, 1908 September 10
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to J. Hashkins, informing him Jacob Chayet was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Marinoff, 1905 December 18
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Marinoff, dated December 18, 1905. The letter instructs Marinoff to make Jonas Lebowitz comfortable in the sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Marinoff, 1905 December 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Marinoff, dated December 27. 1905. The letter instructurs Marinoff to admit William Schaffer into the JCRS sanatorium.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport informing him that his brother, Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport, 1912 January 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Rapaport. Spivak enclosed a check for $11.28 and $7.00 which was left by Jennie’s husband after he died.