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. Harry Weinstein, 1907 July 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Weinstein, on July 8, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Harry Weinstein that JCRS has received from Mr. Bogen a check for $10.00 to buy clothing. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Wilson, 1906 June 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Harry Wilson, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Wilson that Mr. Ernest Oppi has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Henry Waksman, 1906 November 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Henry Waksman, on Nov. 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Waksman that Miss Annie Herman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Herman Protas, 1906 March 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Herman Protas, March 29, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Protas that he will be terminated April 5th, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Auslender, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Auslender, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Auslender that Mr. Abraham Becker has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Cohen, 1906 February 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Cohen, on Feb. 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that Mrs. Lena Greenberg has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 May 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on May 16, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that JCRS will do their best to admit Mr. Stern once he files an application. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 June 8
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on July 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. Philip Stern has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on August 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. J. N. Levine is a new steward at JCRS and had no business writing letters about patients. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. Philip Stern is not going to last much longer. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.