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. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, on January 9, 1914. The letter is inquiring the whereabouts of brother-in-law, Sam Goldberg. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Reuben Blosveren, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Reuben Blosveren, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to Dr. Smirnow within two days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Roth, 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Roth, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Roth 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. S. B. Milstein, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. B. Milstein, on April 26, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Milstein that Mr. Budin 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. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman), 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman), on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. S. Fishman (Mr. Sham Fishman) that Mr. Abe Fishman, a member Mr. S. Fishman' Liberty Young Mens Ass'n. (Young Men's Liberty Association), has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. J. Walpert, 1906 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. J. Walpert, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Walpert that Mr. Julius S. Myers has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Kirschner, 1906 January 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Kirschner, on Jan. 18th, 1906. The letter is to inform Mr. Kirschner that he 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. S. Mallis (L. Mallis), 1906 October 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Mallis (L. Mallis), on Oct. 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Mallis that Louis Fisher is not in the photo with the patients in front of the tank. If Mr. Mallis would like to buy the photo for 50 cents, he can. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Popper, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Popper, on May 15, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Popper that Mr. William Schaffer has entered the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Rice, 1906 June 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. Rice, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Rice that Mr. Eli Greenbaum has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.