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.B. Fish, 1908 May 12
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Dr. Fish, asking him to admit Max Bieler as an emergency case to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.H. Werbelovsky informing him that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society as an emergency case. Spivak assures Werbelovsky that that everything will be done to take care of Batchofsky. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1915 January 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane. Spivak tells Lane that he recommended Mrs. Schwartz as a good case for the sanatorium and Spivak tells him that Schwartz is still a patient at JCRS. Spivak asks Lane if he can provide him with information about Schwartz’s relatives who he understood to be in good financial circumstances.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1911 August 8
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane, 1911 September 15
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J.L. Lane informing him that Rosche Schwartz was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schwartz’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to J.N. Lorber, 1907 March 14
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Julia Levin, 1905 August 11
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Julia Levin, dated August 11, 1905. The letter requests that Pauline Garber be admitted to the sanatorium as a patient. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 August 24
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch, informing her Morris Wang and Isaac Harrison were invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Jennie Batchofsky was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to L. Bloch, 1911 September 5
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Mrs. L. Bloch informing her that Henry Schnoor was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.