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 JCRS to Arthur Meyerson, 1906 June 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Arthur Meyerson, on August 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Meyerson that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Baron Hirsch Lodge #8, I.O.A.I., 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Baron Hirsch Lodge #8, I.O.A.I., on Feb. 24/10. The letter is inquiring information on Benj. Feinberg's where abouts and his health. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Beaconsfield Lodge #170, O.B.A., 1905 December 27
Letter from JCRS to Beckie Abrams, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Beckie Abrams, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Hyman Wolfson. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Beckie Moses, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Beckie Moses, dated January 13, 1906. The letter informs that Beckie Moses has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Benjamin Feinman, 1905 September 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Benjamin Feinman, dated September 24, 1906. The letter informs that Benjamin Feinman has been dismissed from the JCRS sanatorium, effective the day after receipt of the letter, for flaunting rules about the care of sputum. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bergstein Bros, 1906 December 10
Typed letter is from JCRS to Bergstein Bros. The letter is informing them of the funeral expenses that were taken out of the remaining savings of Mr. Kirschner. It is informing Bergstein Bros. that the dollars left will be sent to the widow, Sarah Kirschner. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, 1906 July 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, dated July 26, 1906. The letter requests the status of Nathan Rabinowitz. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Jaffe has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bertha Kalish, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Bertha Kalish, dated September 8, 1905. The letter informs that Max Sharlott has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.