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 M. Wang, 1911 September 11
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, inviting him to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned but "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wang, 1911 October 23
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Morris Wang, sending him a check for $2 loaned to the late Mr. Steinberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow, 1911 October 31
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wigatow informing him that his brother, Banjamin Wigatow was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Wigatow’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.I. Marshak, 1916 June 19
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezgar, 1905 August 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ms. Mezger, dated August 19, 1905. The letter instructs Ms. Mezger to admit Joseph Braverman to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs Miss Mezger to admit Edward Lipkin to the JCRS sanatorium. It is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, 1905 September 19
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, dated September 19, 1905. The letter instructs that Morris Strymber be allowed to stay on the sanatorium grounds all day and take his meals there. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, 1905 September 4
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Ms. Mezger, dated September 4, 1905. The letter instructs to admit Linna Teplisca to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Mezger, dated September 8, 1905. The letter instructs to admit Max Sharlott to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Miss Rose Barkar, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado to Miss Rose Barkar (Barkan), notifying her that she has been admitted into the JCRS. She must present the physical letter to the Superintendent within two days of the letter. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.