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. George Lelansky, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. George Lelansky, on May 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Lelansky that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to bring 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. George Tonkonogy, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. George Tonkonogy, on June 6,1906. The letter informs Mr. Tonkonogy 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. H. Brown, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown that Mrs. Annie Brown has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, 1906 October 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, on Oct. 16, 1906. The letter informs Mr. H. Brown that his wife is not doing well. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is type at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, 1906 October 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, on October 30th, 1906. The letter informs Mr. H. Brown that Mrs. Annie Brown has passed. Some of her remains will be re-directed to Mr. H. Brown, including some letters, a trunk of clothes, and $7.25. The letter is not signed.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. L. Jacobson, 1907 August 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. L. Jacobson, on August 10, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Jacobson that Dr. Spivak and Dr. Smirnow are delighted to hear that Miss Ray Jacobson arrived home safely. The letter concludes with informing Mr. Jacobson that JCRS has sent back the $50.00 to Miss Ray Jacobson because she was gone before it arrived and to send it back to Dr. Spivak. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. L. Jacobson, 1907 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. L. Jacobson, on August 24, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Jacobson that the $52.00 was receieved. The letter asks Mr. Jacobson to keep JCRS informed on Miss Ray Jacobson's health. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Riegelina, 1906 May 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Riegelina, on May 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Riegelina that Mr. Fred has been in invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Schlomovitz, 1906 November 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Schlomovitz, on Nov. 3, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schlomovitz that JCRS's response to his inquery was delayed because the letter was first sent to the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, and then re-addressed to JCRS. The patient, Matilda Haberman, is still an inmate at the institution and has tried to send letters to her husband but they have all been returned. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Weber, 1906 June 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Weber, on June 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Weber that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.