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 Congregation Anshe Kannesses Israel, 1906 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Congregation Anshe Kanesses Israel, dated May 5, 1906. The letter notes that Charles J. Baylesh was reached out to, but refused to apply for a space at the sanatorium. It then outlines the condition of Charles J. Baylesh at some length. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Consumptives' Sanitarium Aid Society, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Consumptives' Sanitarium Aid Society, dated September 2, 1905. The letter informs that Linna Teplisca has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dave Aronfeld, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Dave Aronfeld, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Dave Aronfeld that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter within two days to our House Physician, Dr. Smirnow, to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to De. E. A. Ryerson (Dr. E. A. Ryerson), 1907 August 12
Typed letter from JCRS to De. E. A. Ryerson (Dr. E. A. Ryerson), on August 12th, 1907. The letter informs De. Ryerson (Dr. Ryerson) to give Mr. Albert Herrman an extension until September 1st, 1907. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 June 29
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Morgan that Mrs. Fannie Libovitch has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Anna S. Morgan, 1906 July 30
Letter from JCRS to Dr. Boris Bogen, 1907 June 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. Boris Bogen, on June 18th, 1907. The letter informs Dr. Bogen that Mr. Harry Weinstein, an inmate at the Sanatorium, is in need of some winter clothes. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. C. G. McEachern, 1920 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. C. G. McEachern, on October 22, 1920. The letter informs Dr. McEachern that the $50.00 was turned over to Meyer Undertaking Company. The new total due is $172.50. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Dr. E. Freidman, 1906 June 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Dr. E. Freidman. The letter is inquiring Mr. Kirschner's report of the present physical condition and prognosis. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.