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 Mr. Affeld, 1912 June 25
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld. Spivak received the enclosed check for $20.00 from Henry Schnoor’s children, but regrets to say that a tombstone cannot be erected until the funeral expenses have been paid. Spivak tells Affeld that the expenses amount to $31.50 and JCRS found $8.24 on Henry’s body after his death.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld, 1912 December 5
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Affeld. Spivak is happy to enclose proof that S.F. Disraelly erected a tombstone over Henry Schnoor’s grave. Spivak enclosed a photo of the tombstone for Schnoor’s children.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Cohen, 1911 September 11
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Mr. Cohen from Austrian Galitzen Lodge, informing him Ruben Paul was invited to the sanatorium. Letter is unsigned bu "CDS" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. M. Brenner [Morris E. Brenner], 1906 May 4
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. M. Brenner [Morris E. Brenner] in Denver, Colorado. Letter informs him that Mr. Max Zenker, whose appliciation for admission to the Sanatorium of J.C.R.S. he had endorsed, has been invited to enter the instituion. Letter states hope that his stay will benefit his health and is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Edgewater, Colorado. Letter states that on account of his misconduct, he is requested to leave the Sanatorium of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society the day following receipt of this notice. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to Mr. Max Zenker, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak in Denver, Colorado, to Mr. Max Zenker in Denver, Colorado. Letter informs him that the Admission and Dismission Committee of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society has decided to admit him to the Sanatorium. By presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days, he will be admitted. Letter states hope that his stay will be beneficial to his health and is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1907 April 10
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated April 10, 1907. The letter requests that Smirnow extend Lebowitz's stay until the 25th. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1907 April 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated April 16, 1907. The letter acknowledge's Smirnow's opinion that the Medical Advisory Board should make decisions on extensions, but that Lebowitz's most recent extension will stand. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to M.R. Smirnow, dated September 27, 1906. The letter informs of Benjamin Feinman's request for a letter to the United Hebrew Charities of New York for assistance to send his family to Denver, as he believes he can support them. The letter then asks for Smirnow's opinion on his status, and whether this is a realistic appraisal. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M.W. Conway, 1913 May 21
Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to M.W. Conway, saying he referred his letter to their attorney, Henry Cohen. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.