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 J. Clorreine to JCRS, 1907 August 17
Typed letter from J. Clorreine to JCRS, on 1 7/8. The letter inquires information regarding J. Aronoff (J. Horonoff) and his health. The letter is signed J. Clorreine.
Letter from J. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 6
Handwritten letter from J. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 6th/06. The letter inquires JCRS to accept and admit Isaac Levenson. The letter is signed J. Granatstein.
Letter from J. Marinoff to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 24
Typed letter from J. Marinoff to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on October 24, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that JCRS should admit Abe Fishman because he is a member of the Liberty Young Men Ass'n. and Romanien (Romanian) Young Men Ass'n. These associations have donated money to JCRS. The letter is signed J. Marinoff.
Letter from J. N. Levine to Mr. J. Stern, 1906 July 24
Handwritten letter from J. N. Levine to Mr. J. Stern, on July 24 1906. The letter informs Mr. Stern that his son, Mr. Philip Stern, is not going to live much longer and to see to his removal. The letter is signed J. N. Levine.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 11
Handwritten letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Jly 11th 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Jacob Cohen and his misfortune with tuberculosis. The letter is signed J. S. Granatstein.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 31
Handwritten letter from J. S. Granatstein to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 31 1906. The letter introduces Matilda Haberman to Dr. C. D. Spivak and asks to admit her to the Sanatorium. Matilda Haberman has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis and has an infant and a penniless husband. The letter is signed J. S. Granatstein.
Letter from J. S. Granatstein to JCRS, 1906 August 20
Typed letter from J. S. Granatstein to JCRS, on August 20-06. The letter informs JCRS of a friend who is in need of the Sanatorium's help. The letter is signed J. S. Granastein.
Letter from J. S. Mullins to Mr. Louis Lipson, 1926 October 16
Handwritten letter from J. S. Mullins to Mr. Louis Lipson, on Oct. 16, '26. The letter informs Mr. Lipson that the gravestone is in fair condition and just needs to be resodded. This would cost $3.00 and $2.00 per. year to the Mt. Nebo Cemetery Assoc. Mr. Mullins informs Mr. Lipson he will take a picture of the grave after work is completed if desired. The letter is signed J. S. Mullins.