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 Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, 1908 August 6
Handwritten letter from Hebrew Ladies Aid Society to JCRS, dated August 6, 1908. The letter requests information about Mary Cohen, who is in Colorado Springs and completely dependent on charity. The letter is signed by Louise E. Kaufman.
Letter from Hebrew Ladies Relief Association to JCRS, 1905 September 5
Handwritten letter from the Hebrew Ladies Relief Association, dated September 5, 1905. The letter requests that patient F. Gordon be places in the HLRS tent at the JCRS sanitorium The letter is signed Mrs. H. Levite.
Letter from Hebrew Ladies Relief Association to JCRS, 1905 September 25
Handwritten letter from the Ladies Hebrew Relief Association to JCRS, dated September 25, 1905. The letter expresses gratitude for the admission of Flora Gordon to the JCRS sanatorium. It then expresses strong dissatisfaction with the situation regarding the patient who it was told could not be admitted at once. The letter is signed Mrs. H. Levite.
Letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 5
Handwritten letter from H.I. Jacobs to C.D. Spivak. Jacobs introduces Mr. Schkolnick to Spivak and tells him that he is a worthy case for the sanatorium. Jacobs also tells Spivak that $100.00 has been collected for his case. He asks Spivak to take an interest in Schkolnick’s case.
Letter from I. Cohen to JCRS, 1906 February 18
Handwritten letter from JCRS to Mr. Marinoff, Feb 18, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Lena Greenberg, wife of Max Greenberg. The letter is signed I. Cohen.
Letter from I. Gerson to C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 1
Typed letter from I. Gerson to C. D. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Aug. 1 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for writing to Mr. Philip Stern's parents and would like to be informed if anything happens with Philip. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 12
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 12, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of a man named, Mr. Philip Stern, who is suffering with the consumption and was sent to Denver. Mr. Gerson asks JCRS to admit this man as soon as possible. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 29, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Mr. Philip Stern as soon as possible. The letter concludes with information regarding the Order Brith Abraham is held back from payment because of the last convention. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 11
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, on June 11, 1906. The letter thanks JCRS for looking into the issue with the payment. The letter inquires information about Mr. Philip Stern. The letter is signed I. Gerson.
Letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hillkowitz, 1906 June 23
Typed letter from I. Gerson to Philip Hiillkowitz, on June 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Hillkowitz that since he elected Mr. Gerson as a member of the JCRS board, he will do his best to help along the society. The letter is signed I. Gerson.