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. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 19
Typed letter with Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 21
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, recommending Sam Werman to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 January 20
Typed letter with I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Max Bieler to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 19
Typed letter with U.S. Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, sending a check for $15 for Mendelowitz, and stating their funds are at present exhausted and this man had cost them about $100 already. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1912 January 02
Typed letter with U.S. Grand Lodge I.O.B.A. letterhead from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, saying Sam Mendelson is not able to do the work he was placed to do in the kitchen. He asks him to find outside work instead of inside for Mendelson. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen. On pencil, it reads "have a copy of my letter to Mendelson made and send it to me attached. 1912 January 08."
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 28
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to Dr. Spivak, introducing him to Tony Friedman. Letter is signed by Jacob Schoen.
Letter from J. Schoen to C.D. Spivak, 1911 October 9
Typed letter from Jacob Schoen to C.D. Spivak. Schoen tells Spivak that this letter will be handed to him from Max Schaeffer who is sick with consumption. Schoen continues to explain that Schaeffer is destitute with no family to help him. Schoen also asks Spivak to satisfy the ex-grand master’s favor of taking an interest in Schaeffer’s case. Schoen thanks Spivak in advance.
Letter from Jacob Billikopf to JCRS, 1906 October 18
Typed letter from Jacob Billikopf to JCRS, on 10-18-'06. The letter inquires information about Matilda Haberman because her husband hasn't heard from her for five weeks since she left Milwaukee. The letter is signed J. Billikopf.
Letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, 1907 March 5
Handwritten letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, on March 5, 1907. The letter informs JCRS that Mr. Greenberg has read a subscription of "The Sanatorium" and was very pleased with it. He gives his best to all the inmates and faculty. Mr. Greenberg wishes to be subscribed to "The Sanatorium". Mr. Greenberg concludes that his health has improved and he gives his best to everyone at JCRS, including Dr. Hillkowitz and [illegible] names. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.
Letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, 1907 March 14
Handwritten letter from Jacob Greenberg to JCRS, on March 14, 1907. The letter inquires a money order that was sent to the Sanatorium from Russia for Mr. Greenberg. The letter concludes with needing money and would like the refund from the money order. The letter is signed Jacob Greenberg.