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 Julius Guttmann, 1905 September 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttman, dated September 22, 1905. The letter outlines JCRS policies about applications from absentee applicants, and encourages that Wolff Woldman is sent to Denver with a month's subsistence, and everything would be done to admit him as soon as possible. The letter also gives thanks for efforts to sponsor a tent, and acknowledges enclosed literature sent to St. Louis. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, 1905 October 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, dated October 6, 1905. The letter acknowledges receipt of Wolff Waldman, and notes that he is not in possession of resources enough to wait 6 to 8 weeks for admission, as was requested. It notes further that the St. Louis societies will be held responsible for his keep until he can be admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to L. Bricker, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to L. Bricker, dated January 15, 1906. The letter informs that Morris Perl has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to L. Bricker, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to L. Bricker, dated January 13, 1906. The letter informs that Harry Fine has been accepted the to JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, 1906 October 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, dated October 15, 1906. The letter regrets to inform that the JCRS does not as a rule advance transportation money. It references $15.00 mentioned as send by Leah Feinman, but notes that no check or money order was contained with her letter. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, 1906 October 27
Typed letter from Leah Feinman to JCRS, dated October 27, 1906. The letter acknowledges receipt of money order and letter, and promises to have Benjamin Feinman sent home soon. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, 1910 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Leah Feinman, dated March 19, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Benjamin Feinman. The letter is signed C.D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Leon J. Katzel, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Leon J. Katzel, 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 Lewiston Lodge #202 O.B.A., 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Lewiston Lodge #202 O.B.A., on May 4, 1906. The letter informs the O.B.A. that Mr. George Lelansky has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Linna Teplisca, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Linna Teplisca, dated September 2, 1905. The letter informs that Linna Teplisca has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.