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 Dr. E. Feuerstein to Dr. Spivak, 14 July 1911
Letter to Dr. Spivak thanking him for his kind letter and stating Mr. Wasserman is from Jersey City, NJ. Letter also asks that Mr. Wasserman be admitted to the JCRS.
Letter from Dr. E. Freidman to JCRS, 1906 June 23
Handwritten letter from Dr. E. Freidman to JCRS. The letter gives JCRS a detailed description of Samuel Kirschner's phyisical condition and prognosis [illegible]. The letter is signed E. Freidman.
Letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 December 11
Handwritten letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec. 11'07. The letter is a physical examination update of Max Muchnick. The letter is signed J. B. Fish.
Letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1908 September 12
Handwritten letter from Dr. J. B. Fish to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sep 12 08. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed J. B. Fish.
Letter from Dr. John Elsner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from Dr. John Elsner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 10th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Dr. Elsner received the letter about Mr. Harry Herrman (Mr. Albert Herrman). The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for the notification and will tell Mr. Albert Herrman's dear friend in New York City. The letter is signed John Elsner.
Letter from Dr. L. E. Gordon to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1905 November 26
Handwritten letter from Dr. L. E. Gordon to Dr. C. D. Spivak on Dr. L. E. Gordon, 100 State Street letterhead. The letter includes information about Dave Bailin's health condition. Bailin has Tuberculosis and has been under Dr. Gordon's care. The letter also includes the medicine Dr. Gordon prescribed to Mr. Bailin. The letter is signed Dr. L. E. Gordon.
Letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 17
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 17 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. Harry Miller's physical condition. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed M. R. Smirnow.
Letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 January 6
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Jan 6 1907. The letter is [illegible].
Letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 17
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 17:06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Barney Buddin (Barney Budin) desires to retrun to Philadelphia. The letter inquires Dr. Spivak's permission for Mr. Barney Buddin (Barney Budin) to return home. The letter is signed Dr. M. R. Smirnow.
Letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 March 13
Handwritten letter from Dr. M. R. Smirnow to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on March, 13, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Edelstein left the Sanatorium due to lack of funds but returned the next day to be re-admitted. He was re-admitted but was warned that if he were to do this again he would not be admitted. The letter is signed Dr. M. R. Smirnow.