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 JCRS, 1906 December 20
Typed letter from JCRS, on Dec. 20, 1906. The letter names no recipient but includes a certified instructions from JCRS that Alexander Raisin is afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis, and is inelligible for military duties. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS, 1941 December 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Whom it May Concern, on December 1, 1941. The letter informs the recipient that Joseph Zabrovsky was admitted to the Sanatorium on May 19, 1906. He was 27, married with two children. He was discharged on October 29, 1906 and has resided in Colorado since that time. The letter is signed Arthur Rest, M.D.
Letter from JCRS to A. Siegel, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from JCRS to A. Siegel, dated November 11, 1905. The letter informs that A. Siegel has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Aaron M. Ashinsky, 1905 December 20
Letter from JCRS to Aaron M. Ashinsky, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Aaron Ashinsky, dated January 13, 1906. The letter informs that Beckie Moses has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Abe Fishman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Abe Fishman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fishman that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the house physician, Dr. Smirnow, within two days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Abe Fishman, 1907 July 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Abe Fishman, on July 29, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Fishman that JCRS was informs by him that he will comply with JCRS's communication for Mr. Fishman to leave on August 1st if he can have help with board for a short time. JCRS will help Mr. Fishman with meals until the 15th of August. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Abe Goldman, 1905 September 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Keshen & Blitzstein Unt Verein, dated September 5, 1905. The letter informs that Rueben Morosky has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Abraham Lipsin, 1905 August 10
Typed letter from Abraham Lipsin to C.D. Spivak, dated August 10, 1905. The letter informs that Abraham Lipsin is to be admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Adlers Young Men's Ind. Ass'n (Adler's Young Men, Ind. Ass'n), 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Adlers Young Men's Ind. Ass'n (Adler's Young Men, Ind. Ass'n), on June 28, 1906. The letter informs the association that Mr. Abraham Becker has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed the bottom.