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. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 2, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Schaffer let the institution because the air there was making his throat dry. It goes on to inform Mr. Schoen that Mr. Schaffer is very ill and is living his last days on earth, he wants to go home but has no money. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. William Schaffer has been invited to reenter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, a member of George Washington Lodge #50, has been invited to re-enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schoen that Mr. Julius Gruber has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Schoen, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Jacob Schoen that Jacob Cohen has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Stern, 1906 July 28
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacobson, 1907 October 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacobson, on Oct. 10, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Jacobson that Dr. Hillkowitz told JCRS that Mr. Jacobson needed a trustworthy man to help him in the store. The letter endorses Mr. Greenberg for the position. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jake Aaronoff (Mr. Jake Horonoff), 1907 April 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jake Aaronoff (Mr. Jake Horonoff), on April 27, 1907. The letter asks Mr. Aaronoff (Mr. Horonoff) to call the JCRS office any day between 2 and 4 P.M.. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Joe Goldstein, 1907 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joe Goldstein, on Tuesday, May 15th, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Goldstein that the check enclosed was received and a copy of the society's second annual report and the Sanatorium bi-monthly was sent to Mr. Goldstein. The letter informs Mr. Goldstein of the late Morris Tobachnick and the expenses towards his funeral. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Joe Rothman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joe Rothman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Rothman that Mr. Abe Fishman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.