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 Mary Siegel, 1910 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mary Siegel, dated March 19, 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 Max Adler, 1906 November 24
Letter from JCRS to Max Feldstein, 1906 October 22
Letter from JCRS to Max Kravitz, 1910 March 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Max Kravitz, dated March 15, 1910. The letter inquires after the date of Morris Kravtiz's death. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, 1906 December 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, on Dec. 3, 1906. The letter informs Miss A. Cohen that Dr. Spivak will forward this letter to Mr. M. A. Saly in regards to not being able to pay the burial fee right away. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, 1906 December 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, on Dec. 7, 1906. The letter informs Miss A. Cohen that JCRS has received a letter from Mr. Saly regarding Bessie Cohen's burial fees. Furthermore, Mr. Saly will reduce the fee as much as possible and will not press it any longer. Miss A. Cohen is directed to pay as much as she can due to each burial having a cost. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, 1906 December 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Cohen, on Dec. 15, 1906. The letter informs Miss A. Cohen that the locket and chain are not in the hands of the undertaker and that her sister had mailed the jewelry to her one week prior to her death. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos) has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, 1907 January 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, on Jan 21, 1907. The letter informs Miss Kaichen to grant Mr. Gordon a half-rate fare, for his health has improved and he would like to return to New York. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is type at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, 1906 November 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen, on Nov. 28, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen to grant Mr. Morris Fred a half-rate railroad fare. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.