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. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 March 23
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to send a letter of discharge to Wigatow because he refused to do some work that was assigned to him in the dining room. Schwatt continues to say that this is not Wigatow’s first offense and has refused to do work on several occasions. Schwatt believes there is no use talking to Wigatow about it any further and trusts Spivak will attend to the matter promptly.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 April 18
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Max Bieler left the sanatorium on April 17. He says Bieler developed a tuberculous testicle and his condition was bad, but he decided to go to New York. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 25
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, informing him Sam Mendelson does not do the work he is asked to, such as cleaning off the tables in the dining room. Dr. Schwatt states he is perfectly capable of doing this kind of work, and he asks Dr. Spivak to think about discharging him. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 18
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that Adolph Schkolnick did not leave any trunk after he died. He asks Spivak to advise him about the disposition of Schkolnick's clothing.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 20
Typed letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt tells Spivak that $7.10 in cash and one watch was found from the remains of Adolph Schkolnick after he passed away at the sanatorium.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1911 December 31
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak. Schwatt asks Spivak to obtain a death certificate of Adolph Schkolnick which died on December 20th, 1911.
Letter from H. Schwatt to C.D. Spivak, 1913 January 21
Typed letter with JCRS letterhead from Dr. Schwatt to Dr. Spivak, stating it's better for Daniel Goldberg to stay in Denver. Letter is signed by H. Schwatt.
Letter from H. Weber to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 18
Handwritten letter from H. Weber (Harry Weber) to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept 18th/06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Weber is doing well and has improved greatly since being in the tents. The letter is signed H Weber.
Letter from Harry Frumes to JCRS, 1906 July 27
Handwritten letter from Harry Frumes to JCRS, on July 27th, 1906. The letter informs JCRS to a check for $24.00 is enclosed for Mr. Cholit's transportation to New York. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Harry Frumes.
Letter from Harry Herman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 December 3
Handwritten letter from Harry Herman to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec. 3, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he received the letter about Annie Herman and thanks JCRS. The letter is signed Harry Herman.