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 Bessie Holstein, 1905 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Bessie Holstein, dated December 18, 1905. The letter informs that Bessie Holstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, 1907 February 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, dated February 5, 1907. The letter notes that both Morris Mintz and the Keshen & Blitzenstein Unt. Verein have been reachable by JCRS in the past. It does advise reaching out to Joseph Solotovsky, as he endorsed Reuben Morosky's application to the sanatorium. It advises further on family and relatives of Mike Perlman and Morris Kirtchik as well. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is signed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bluma Eisenberg, 1905 December 15
Typed letter from JCRS to B. Eisenberg, dated December 15, 1905. The letter informs that Bluma Eisenberg has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bnai Abraham Lodge #133 I.O.B.A, 1911 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Bnai Abraham Lodge #133 I.O.B.A., dated May 5, 1911. The letter informs that Jonas Lebowitz has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bores Thomashefsky, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Boris Thomashefsky, dated September 8, 1905. The letter informs that Max Sharlott was admitted to the JCRS sanatorium at once, though it regrets to report that his prognosis is not good. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bores Thomashefsky, 1905 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Bores Thomashefsky, dated September 22, 1905. The letter informs that Max Sharlott has been removed from the JCRS santorium to the COunty Hospital, as he suffers from a mixed infection of syphilis and tuberculosis. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A., 1906 February 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Capitol City Lodge No. 119, I.O.B.A., dated February 5, 1906. The letter thanks for the gratitude expressed by the lodge, and notes that Morris Perl stands a fair chance at recovery. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Captain Dreyfuss Lodge No. 165, O.B.A., 1905 December 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Captain Dreyfus Lodge No. 165, O.B.A., dated December 21, 1905. The letter notes that Charles J. Baylesh has been contacted and examined, and that he finally submitted an application. Reference is made to Baylesh's lifestyle. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to C.H. Hauvar, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to C.H. Hauvar, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs that Edward Lipkin has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. It is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Charles J. Baylesh, 1906 March 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Charles J. Baylesh, dated March 1, 1906. The letter informs that Charles J. Baylesh is to be discharged on March 4, 1906, due to his improved condition. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.