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 Mr. Boris D. Bogen, 1907 July 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Boris D. Bogen (Dr. Boris D. Bogen), on July 8, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Bogen (Dr. Bogen) that $10.00 is enclosed for the clothing of Harris Weinstein (Harry Weinstein). The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles A. Negus, 1906 May 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles A. Negus, on May 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Negus that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days from date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, 1906 June 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, on June 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenblatt that inside is his application that was not filled out properly. The letter requests that Mr. Greenblatt fill out the application correctly and return it. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenblatt that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Chas. Edelstein (Charles Edelstein), 1906 September 14
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Chas. Edelstein (Mr. Charles Edelstein), on Sept. 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Chas. Edelstein (Mr. Charles Edelstein) that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting yourself at the Sanatorium within two days you will be admitted and made comfortable. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. David Schwartz, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. David Schwartz. The letter informs Mr. Schwartz that Mr. Rudinsky has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. David Toback, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. David Toback, on June 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Toback that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Desser, 1906 May 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Desser, on May 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Desser that Mr. Louis Tachner has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Desser, 1906 May 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Desser, on May 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Desser that Mr. Louis Tachner has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Edward Blau, 1907 April 22
Typed letter from JRCS to Mr. Edward Blau, on April 22, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Blau that Miss Carrie Hruschka is not doing very well and will not be discharged until seen fit to do so. The letter concludes that Miss Hruschka could use some pocket money. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.