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. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1907 March 29
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1906 February 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), on Feb. 9, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Sam Goldberg has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Philip Bartmasser has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), 1907 July 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), on July 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttman (Mr. Guttmann) that JCRS has received the $15.00 and has written to Mr. Saly about taking $10.00 for the final fee. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), 1907 August 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), on August 15, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttman (Mr. Guttmann) that a receipt is enclosed from the B.M.H. Cemetery Association. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1914 January 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, January 6, 1914. The letter is inquiring Sam Goldberg's whereabouts. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Tobachnick has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1907 February 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on Feb. 21, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann the outcome of the Rimland family. The children were place in Mt. St. Vincent's home. The father, Meyer Rimland, is in the Sanatorium as well as the mother, Mollie Rimland until late because they left for Aiken, S.C. JCRS has paid out the $44.00 which they received from Mr. Guttmann. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 June 11
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, 1906 June 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Bartmasser did not have $30.00 but he did have $2.25. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Bartmasser was buried according to the orthodox rites at the Mount Nebo Cemetery of Denver. Enclosed with the letter is the testimonials from patients of JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.