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. Louis Parver, 1906 May 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Parver, on May 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Parver that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Sanatorium within two days of date. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Rapoport, 1907 January 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Rapoport, on Jan. 18, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Rapoport that Dr. M. F. Smirnow (Dr. M. R. Smirnow) reports that his condition has improved and Mr. Rapoport will be able to undertake light work. With this news, JCRS has decided to terminate Mr. Rapoport's stay on Feb. 1st, 07. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 July 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on July 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Benjamin Russel will be admitted as soon as possible in August. The letter goes on to remind Louis Ratner that the Sanatorium has to be fair to everyone and until there is a vacancy no one can be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on July 28 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Mr. Benjamin Russel has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 July 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on July 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that JCRS has never "refused" a person from being admitted unless they are not suffering from tuberculosis. The next letter will hopefully be informing Mr. Ratner that Mr. Benjamin Russel is in the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on June 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 October 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on October 25th, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that JCRS doesn not understand the motive of his writing because the Admission or Dismission Committee has not thought of discharging Mr. Moscovitz until he has improved considerably. The letter concludes with not allowing another Brownsville man until there is a vacancy. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 November 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on 9th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Mr. Louis Moskowitz (Louis Moscovitz) has not improved in the past five months. Mr. Moscovitz is under the impression that he could return east and then go to Egypt where his relatives are. JCRS will grant him this wish if this is what he wants. The letter is not signed.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Schapiro, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Schapiro, on April 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schapiro that Mr. B. Gordon has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Schapiro, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Schapiro, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schapiro that Mr. Isaac Goldstein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.