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 F. Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, 1913 April 15
Handwritten letter from F. Rothenberg and family to Dr. Spivak, thanking for his interest in Moses Rothenberg and his family. They also state he left some money for his mother, and that she desires placing a tombstone to his memory. Letter is signed by F. Rothenberg and Family.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 July 9
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1912 November 14
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Before Taussig takes any action with Reeder’s case, the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago would like a statement from Spivak about what he advises they do for Reeder. Taussig asks Spivak if he thinks Reeder should be returned to Chicago due to the climate there.
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak, 1913 March 21
Letter from F. Taussig to C.D. Spivak. Taussig tells Spivak that the Jewish Aid Society of Chicago has been making arrangements for the return of Fanny Reeder from the sanatorium in Denver. Taussig also says that Spivak can send Reeder whenever she is ready, but Taussig wants Spivak to let her know when Reeder is on her way. Taussig thanks Spivak for taking an interest in her case.
Letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, 1906 May 24
Handwritten letter from Fanny Schaffer to JCRS, on May 24, 1906. The letter requests Mr. William Schaffer's death certificate. The letter is signed Fanny Schaffer.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 February 27
Handwritten letter from the Federation of Sisterhoods to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Feb'y 27th, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for his promptness with the process of admitting Mr. S. Raisin (Alexander Raisin). The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 February 12
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on Feb. 12, 1906. The letter is inquiring JCRS for Mr. Sam'l Raisin (Mr. Alexander Raisin) to be accepted into the Sanatorium. The letter is signed (Mrs. M. L.) Sarah Phillips.
Letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, 1906 May 30
Handwritten letter from Federation of Sisterhoods to JCRS, on May 30th 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admitt Anna Levenson (Hannah Levenson) as soon as possible. The letter is signed Sarah Phillips.
Letter from First Yedinitzer Lodge #80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. V. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1906 August 7
Typed letter from First Yedinitzer Lodge #80, I.O.B.A. to Dr. C. V. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Aug. 7th, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to take in Mr. Mike Perlman, who is not a member for the lodge, but the lodge has been taking care of him and his family. The letter is signed M. Charasch and A. Goldin.
Letter from G. A. Berlinsky, 1913 April 17
Typed letter with The Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Garfield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letter from F. Rothenberg, his brother-in-law. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlisnky.