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. Sam Sokolovsky, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Sam Sokolovsky, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Sokolovsky that Mr. Abe Fishman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, 1906 August 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, on August 14, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorf that Mr. Arthur Meyerson has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, 1906 August 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, on August 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorf that Mr. Harry Dorfman has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, 1906 March 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, on March 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorf that his friend, Mr. Tasch, 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. Samuel Dorf, 1906 April 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, on April 25, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorf that Miss Ray Jacobson needs to be in Denver to file an application and that it may take a few weeks before she is admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, 1906 June 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, on June 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Dorf that Miss Ray Jacobson has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, Grand Master O.B.A., 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Dorf, Grand Master, O.B.A., on Jen. 13th, 1906. It informs Mr. Dorf that David Bailin has been admitted to the Sanatorium yesterday. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Gwertzman, 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Gwertzman, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gwertzman that Mr. Samuel Klein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Klein, 1906 June 8
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Klein, on June 9, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Klein that JCRS has decided to admit him to the Sanatorium. Mr. Klein needs to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days from date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Pells, 1906 October 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Samuel Pells, on Oct. 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Pells that Mr. L. Rapoport has been invited to the Sanatorium. If it wasn't for Mr. Pells personal solicitation, great friendship towards the Society, and the favors that JCRS has received, Mr. Rapoport would not have been admitted so soon. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.