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 to Beckie Moses, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Beckie Moses, 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 Benjamin Feinman, 1905 September 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Benjamin Feinman, dated September 24, 1906. The letter informs that Benjamin Feinman has been dismissed from the JCRS sanatorium, effective the day after receipt of the letter, for flaunting rules about the care of sputum. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bergstein Bros, 1906 December 10
Typed letter is from JCRS to Bergstein Bros. The letter is informing them of the funeral expenses that were taken out of the remaining savings of Mr. Kirschner. It is informing Bergstein Bros. that the dollars left will be sent to the widow, Sarah Kirschner. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, 1906 July 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, dated July 26, 1906. The letter requests the status of Nathan Rabinowitz. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Bernard Oettinger, dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Jaffe has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bertha Kalish, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Bertha Kalish, dated September 8, 1905. The letter informs that Max Sharlott has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bessie Holstein, 1905 December 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Bessie Holstein, dated December 18, 1905. The letter informs that Bessie Holstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, 1907 February 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Beth Medrash Hagodol Cemetery Association, dated February 5, 1907. The letter notes that both Morris Mintz and the Keshen & Blitzenstein Unt. Verein have been reachable by JCRS in the past. It does advise reaching out to Joseph Solotovsky, as he endorsed Reuben Morosky's application to the sanatorium. It advises further on family and relatives of Mike Perlman and Morris Kirtchik as well. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is signed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bluma Eisenberg, 1905 December 15
Typed letter from JCRS to B. Eisenberg, dated December 15, 1905. The letter informs that Bluma Eisenberg has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Bnai Abraham Lodge #133 I.O.B.A, 1911 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Bnai Abraham Lodge #133 I.O.B.A., dated May 5, 1911. The letter informs that Jonas Lebowitz has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.