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. Morris Tobachnick, 1906 October 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Tobachnick, on Oct. 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Tobachnick that he has been invited to come to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within a day or two to the resident physician to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Aisenberg, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Aisenberg, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Moses Aisenberg that Mr. A. Aisenberg has been admitted as a patient in the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Feldman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Feldman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feldman that Mr. R. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Blosveren, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Blosveren, , on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. N. Blosveren that his brother, Mr. Rueben Blosveren, has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Evens, 1906 September 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Evens, on 9-19-06. The letter informs Mr. N. Evens that Mr. Max Muchnick has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos), 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos), on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Montezinos that JCRS has invited him to become a patient in the Sanatorium. Mr. Montezinos will have to present this letter within two days to the House Physician, Dr. M. J. Smirnow (Dr. M. R. Smirnow), to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos), 1906 November 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos), on Nov. 20, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Montezions that he gave JCRS the wrong address for his brother and to kindly correct this mistake. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Zinberg, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Zinberg, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Zinberg that Mr. Harry Miller is not doing well. He suffers from lung trouble and chronic stomach trouble. The letter concludes with not being able to give advice on if Mr. Miller's mother should come to Denver. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Zinberg (Mr. Nathan Zinberg), 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Zinberg (Mr. Nathan Zinberg), on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Zinberg that Mr. Harry Miller has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Nathan Kovensky, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Nathan Kovensky, on June 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Kovensky that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.