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. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 22
Handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, stating the order of the I.O.S.B. is out of existence for over two years, but the order number was Jeshurun Lodge 140 Independent Order Sons of Benjamin. The secretary name was M. Englander, #1135 Wyrtle Ave Walnut Hills. Letter is signed by H. Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Rothenberg to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 20
2 pages handwritten letter from Hyman Rothenberg to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for admitting Moses Rothenberg to the sanatorium. His mother is sick and hearing this news will make her happy. Letter is signed by Hyman Rothenberg.
Letter from H. Schlomovitz to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 8
Handwritten letter from H. Schlomovitz to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 8-1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Matilda Haberman's husband moved to Milwaukee and to inform Mrs. Haberman of this. The letter is signed H. Schlomovitz.
Letter from H. Schlomovitz to the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, 1906 October 31
Handwritten letter from H. Schlomovitz to the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, on Oct. 31 1906. The letter inquires information about a woman by the name of Haberman from Toronto, Canada. The letter goes on to inform the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives of a man in Milwaukee looking for his wife, whom he thinks is in Iowa, and is in need of transportation to Denver. The letter is signed H. Schlomovitz.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt regrets to inform Spivak that he accidentally opened the enclosed letter presumably from David Gordon.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 April 07
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending the belongings of the deceased Moses Rothenberg who died on April 2, 1913, certificate of deposit for $100, $22.60 in cash. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 February 22
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $1.20 was found belonging to Julius Cohen who died on February 13, 1912.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 11
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, saying he turned $5.20 to his officer that belonged to the late D. Steinberg, and Mr. Wang says he borrowed $3 from him. He asks to get the money back. Letter is singed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 October 19
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, sending him the belongings of Jacob Chayet: cash $1.75, one watch, one pair of glasses. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 4
Typed letter from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating Harry Minden (case #1358) has been sick for 4 years and J. Lippner (case #1363) for 11 years. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.