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 H. Finkelpearl, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Finkelpearl, dated July 28, 1906. The letter passes along the diagnosis for Nathan Rabinowitz. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to H. Herskovitz, 1910 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Herskovitz, dated March 19, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A. Siegel. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to H. Herskowitz, 1905 November 7
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Herskovitz, dated November 7, 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 H. Kliger, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to H. Kliger, dated December 19, 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 Hamie Braverman, 1905 August 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Hamie Braverman, dated August 21, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Braverman has been admitted to the sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Hannah Levenson, 1906 June 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Hannah Levenson, on June 9, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Levenson that she has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, she will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Harry Fine, 1905 December 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Harry Fine, dated December 28, 1905. The letter requests Harry Fine come to the JCRS office that afternoon to talk about his entering the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Harry Fine, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Harry Fine, dated January 13, 1906. The letter informs that Harry Fine has been accepted the to JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Harry Kortz, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Harry Kortz, dated December 19, 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 Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, 1908 August 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, dated August 11, 1908. The letter provides basic information about Mary Cohen, but claims no knowledge of her current condition. The letter asks that she be sent to Denver if she is in need of a stay at the sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.