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 Isaac Wilens, 2010 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Isaac Wilens, dated February 24, 2010. The letter inquires about the status of Linna Teplisca. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Isidore Satenstein, 1906 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Isidore Satenstein, dated January 30, 1906. The letter informs that Isidore Satenstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A., 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Israel Lodge #51, I.O.B.A., dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A. Siegel. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, 1905 July 24
Typed letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, dated July 24, 1905. The letter informs that Morris Kravitz has been admitted to the JCRs sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Morris Kravitz, in order to complete records. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to J. Loewenthal & Sons, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Morris Kravitz, in order to complete records. The letter is signed by C.D. Spivak. Scrawled across the letter in black ink is this message, "Have moved from Chicago and don't know whereabouts of Mr. K. - A. Glant."
Letter from JCRS to J. Marinoff, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to J. Marinoff, dated January 13, 1906. The letter requests that Morris Perl be admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jacob Gordin, 1905 November 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Jacob Gordin, dated November 2, 1905. The letter informs that Benjamin Feinman has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jacob Greenberg, 1906 September 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Jacob Greenberg, on Sept. 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenberg that since he will not participate in light work, he will be terminated October 1st, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Jacob P. Adler, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Jacob P. Adler, 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.