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 Miss Bessie Cohen, 1906 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Bessie Cohen, on March 19, 1906. The letter informs Miss Cohen that she will need to fill out a new application since she denied entering the Sanatorium the first time. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Bessie Cohen, 1906 April 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Bessie Cohen, on April 18, 1906. The letter informs Miss Cohen to present this letter to the Superintendent at the Sanatorium to be permitted to eat meals with the other patients. The letter concludes that once there is a vacancy, she will be admitted to the tents. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Bessie Cohen, 1906 April 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Bessie Cohen, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Miss Cohen that she has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within two days of date, you will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Carrie Hruschka, 1906 June 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Carrie Hruschka, on June 15, 1906. The letter informs Miss Hruschka that she has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, 1906 November 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, on Nov. 30, 1906. The letter informs Miss Boedicker that Mr. Eichler was failing steadily and was advised to return to a lower altitude. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, 1906 August 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, on August 9, 1906. The letter informs Miss Boedicker that JCRS has not responded to her letter from the 2nd because they wanted to find out the exact state of Mr. Feinberg's physical condition. The letter concludes that Mr. Feinberg should remain in the institution for another month because he is not strong enough for work at the moment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, 1906 October 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Lillie H. Boedicker, on Oct. 10, 1906. The letter informs Miss Boedicker that Mr. Benj. Feinberg is in fair condition and can care for his family. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Malvin Roth, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Malvin Roth, on May 17, 1906. The letter informs Miss Roth that she has been accepted to the Sanatorium. By presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, she will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Mezger, 1905 August 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Mezger, Head Nurse at JCRS. The letter directs Miss Mezger to admit Isaac Aaranson to the Sanatorium, assign him to a tent and make him comfortable. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom of the letter.
Letter from JCRS to Miss Pauline Kirschner, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Pauline Kirschner, on May 4/10. The letter is informing Miss Kirschner that there is no tombstone upon his grave. The cost of a tombstone will be between $30.00 and $40.00, as the grave was not paid for either. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.