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 H. Finkelpearl to JCRS, 1905 October 22
Handwritten letter from H. Finkelpearl to JCRS, dated October 22, 1905. The letter discusses H. Finkelstein's efforts to get his wife on board to contribute to JCRS, and discusses a tent at the sanitorium. It concludes by writing about N. Rabinowitz. The letter is signed H. Finkelpearl.
Letter from H. Finkelpearl to JCRS, 1906 June 21
Typed letter from H. Finkelpearl to JCRS, dated June 21, 1906. The letter informs that two of Finkelpearl's patients will be calling at JCRS soon. It also requests the condition of Nathan Rabinowitz, and mentions that his mother is looking to bring her well son back home from Denver. The letter is signed H. Finkelpearl.
Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 September 17
Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, asking him to look up the grave of Benjamin Fleischman. He says he sent money for the grave to be fixed and to get a grave stone but he received no answer. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.
Letter from H. Fleischman to C.D. Spivak, 1923 November 8
Typed letter from H. Fleischman to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for the information about the grave of Benj. Fleischman. He also states S.F. Disraelly sent him a letter and will send him a picture of the grave. Letter is signed by H. Fleischman.
Letter from H. G. Klein to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 08
Handwritten letter from H. G. Klein to Dr. Spivak, certifying Bailie Siegel has tuberculosis and should be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by H. G. Klein M. D.
Letter from H. Grossman to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 November 27
Handwritten letter from H. Grossman to Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, on Nov 27/06. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that Mr. Roth, broth to Miss Roth, cannot afford to pay for his sister's medical bills. The letter concludes with further information on Mr. Grossman not being blood related and cannot pay for the bills either, but to give Miss Roth a simple jewish funeral in Denver. The letter is signed H. Grossman.
Letter from H. Herskovitz to JCRS, 1905 October 16
Handwritten letter from H. Herskovitz to JCRS, dated October 16, 1905. The letter introduces A. Siegel and endorses his admission to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is H. Herskovitz.
Letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 August 15
Handwritten letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 15 07. The letter informs Dr. C. D. Spivak that enclosed is $52.00 for Dr. Smirnow. The letter thanks JCRS for their kindness. The letter is signed H. L. Jacobson.
Letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. Spivak, 1907 August 7
Handwritten letter from H. L. Jacobson to Dr. Spivak, on Aug 7.07. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for taking care of Miss Ray Jacobson and that she arrived home safely. Miss Jacobson now resides in a local hospital. The letter is signed H. L. Jacobson.
Letter from H. Marwill to C.D. Spivak, 1911 May 22
Typed letter from Hyman Marwill to C.D Spivak. Marwill tells Spivak that he wishes to make an application for admission of a young man that is afflicted with tuberculosis. Marwill also tells Spivak that a doctor in New York has advised that the young man leave for Denver to get treatment.