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 D. Gordon to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 12
Letter from D. Gordon to C.D. Spivak. The letter was sent from Tucson, Arizona and was written in Yiddish.
Letter from D. Schwartz to C.D. Spivak, 1916 April 8
Handwritten letter from D. Schwartz to C.D. Spivak. Schwartz tells Spivak that his mother, Rosche Schwartz wrote to him about stomach pains. David asks Spivak to do all that he can for his dear mother and he would be very thankful.
Letter from D. Schwartz to C.D. Spivak, 1916 September 18
Letter from D. Schwartz to C.D. Spivak. Schwartz tells Spivak that his mother is not gaining any value from the money she received from JCRS for boarding. Although Schwartz appreciates what they have already done for his mother, he asks Spivak if there is a better place with better food and treatment for his mother for the money they are already providing her with.
Letter from Des Moines Lodge, No. 330, T.O.B.B. to JCRS, 1906 April 21
Handwritten letter from Des Moines Lodge, No. 330, T.O.B.B. to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on April 21, 1906. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed H. Riegelman.
Letter from Dr. A. Romm to the United Hebrew Charities of Omaha, 1906 July 30
Handwritten letter from Dr. A. Romm to the United Hebrew Charities of Omaha, on June 30, 1906. The letter certifies that Mr. Louis Litman is afflicted with Tuberculosis and from a medical stand point he should go to JCRS in Denver, CO. The letter is signed A. Romm.
Letter from Dr. A. Zederbaum to JCRS, 1906 September 12
Handwritten letter from Dr. A. Zederbaum to JCRS, on Sept. 12/06. The letter informs JCRS of Julius S. Meyers' (Julius S. Myers) health condition and that he has been in Denver, CO since June 27/06. The letter is signed A. Zederbaum.
Letter from Dr. Anna S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Dr. Anna S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The letter inquires more information about how the Sanatorium runs and to clear up if Mrs. Fannie Libovitch should travel to Denver. The letter is signed, Anna S. Morgan.
Letter from Dr. Anne S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 28
Handwritten letter from Dr. Anne S. Morgan to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 28/06. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for looking into this case and helping Dr. Morgan. The letter is [illegible] to an extent. The letter is signed, Anne S. Morgan.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Miss [illegible] name, 1906 July 21
Handwritten letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Miss [illegible] name, on July 21, 1906. The letter informs the recipient to write letter to Levine, Steward, to admit Miss Cohen as an emergency. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber), 1906 April 19
Typed letter from Dr. C. D. Spivak to Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber), on April 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. H. Weber (Harry Weber) that he needs to be in Denver to apply to JCRS. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he will need to provide sufficient funds for lodging and board for at least six weeks to two months. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.