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 Miss A. Kaichen (Miss Adelaide Kaichen), 1906 November 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss A. Kaichen (Miss Adelaide Kaichen), on Nov. 22. 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. Kirschner's health has not improved and is troubled with his weak heart. He must go to a lower altitude and needs to be granted a half-rate ticket to the East. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide kachen, 1906 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kachen, August 6, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kachen that Mr. Sam Rudinsky wishes to return East and to get him a half-fare ticket. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kachen, 1906 August 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kachen, on August 22, 1906. The letter informs Miss Adelaide Kachen to grant Isaac Pearlman a half rate ticket to his home in Pittsburg, PA. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1906 December 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on Dec. 31, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. Harry Dorfman's physicians decided he should return East and to furnish him with half-rate railroad fare. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1906 November 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on Novenber (November) 16th, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. Jacob Greenberg has been an inmate since May 27th to Sept 1st., and now would like to head East. The letter directs her to grant him a half-rate Railraod-fare to New York. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1907 July 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on July 3rd, 1907. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. A. Aisenberg's condition has improved significantly in the last five months of his stay. JCRS directs Miss Kaichen to grant him a half-rate Railroad tricket (ticket) to go East. The letter is not signed.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1907 January 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on Jan. 28, 1907. The letter instructs Miss Kaichen to grant Mr. Julius Gruber a half-rate railroad ticket to New York City. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1907 February 5
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1906 November 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on Nov. 12, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has not improved in the past 5 months and that the high altitude is not helping. The letter asks Miss Kaichen to grant Mr. Moscovitz a railroad ticket at half-rate fare. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, 1906 December 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Adelaide Kaichen, on Dec. 10, 1906. The letter informs Miss Kaichen to grant Mr. Feier a half rate fare to New York, due to his wife's recent death. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.