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. Schoen, 1912 January 8
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, stating he was misinformed about Sam Mendelson not being able to work. He says after the first month at the sanatorium, patients are required to work if they're feeling better. He also sends him a copy of the letter he wrote to Mendelson. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed a t the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 November 28
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Jacob Schoen, informing him Tony Friedman was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Schoen, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Jacob Schoen informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’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. Solitovksy, 1911 October 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Joe Solitovksy, informing him Sam Mendelson was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Jacob Lapidus, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Jacob Lapidus in Denver, Colorado, stating that David Gewirtzman has been accepted to admit into the JCRS Sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 January 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to J. B. Fish, stating he received a pitiful letter by Moses Rothenberg's mother. He says that he believes he left the institution, but it would be good to invite him to go back there and remain as a regular case without making any entry as to his leaving. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 July 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 December 30
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, informing him Jacob Chayet's 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.B. Fish, 1908 March 27
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak asks Fish to send him a written report about the physical condition of I. Greenberg because he asked for an extension on his stay at the sanatorium.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish, 1908 March 30
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.B. Fish. Spivak informs Fish that Greenberg’s stay at the sanatorium has been extended until May 1, 1908. Spivak tells Fish that he has written to Greenberg as well.