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 M. Fred, 1906 December 8
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Fred, on Dec. 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fred that Dr. Spivak objects to being called father by Mr. Fred because he wants to stay as young as possible in his mind. He does agree on calling Mr. Fred his boy. The letter concludes on encouraging Mr. Fred to write often. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to M. Kaufman, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Kaufman, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A.D. Kaufman. The letter is signed C.D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to M. Shapiro, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to M. Shapiro, 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 Mary Cohen, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mary Cohen, dated July 18, 1906. The letter informs that word has been heard of Mary Cohen's misbehavior in the dining room, and that if it happens again she will be discharged immediately. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mary Newman, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mary Newman, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Hugo Freund. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mary Siegel, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mary Siegel, dated November 11, 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 Mary Siegel, 1910 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mary Siegel, 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 Max Adler, 1906 November 24
Letter from JCRS to Max Feldstein, 1906 October 22
Letter from JCRS to Max Kravitz, 1910 March 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Max Kravitz, dated March 15, 1910. The letter inquires after the date of Morris Kravtiz's death. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.