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 Ray Jacobson, 1906 June 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Miss Ray Jacobson, on June 25, 1906. The letter informs Miss Jacobson that she has been admitted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Morris Kravitz, 1905 July 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Morris Kravitz, dated July 18, 1905. The letter informs that Morris Kravitz has been admitted to the JCRs sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Morris Kravitz, 1906 March 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Morris Kravitz, dated March 31, 1906. The letter acknowledges that the Admission and Dismission Committee has granted Morris Kravitz the ability to work and remain at the JCRS sanatorium after Passover. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Morris Mintz, 1905 September 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Morris Mintz, dated September 5, 1905. The letter informs that Rueben Morosky has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, 1907 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, on Jan. 22, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Aisenberg that JCRS received a letter from Mr. Wm. Feingold, Sec'y., Bnai Zion Lodge #338 I.O.B.A., Worcester, Mass., stating that Mr. Aisenberg is a member of the lodge. Mr. Aisenberg's application does not mention this lodge or society. Mr. Aisenberg needs to call the office at JCRS to make the correction. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Aisenberg, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Aisenberg that he has been invited to the Sanatorium. Mr. Aisenberg needs to present this letter to the Superintendent between the 2nd and 5th of February. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. D. Radinsky, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to MR. A. D. Radinsky, on April 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Radinsky that Mr. B. Gordon 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. A. Fleischfarb, 1906 December 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Fleischfarb, on Dec. 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fleischfarb that JCRS heard that the Liberty Young Men's Ass'n (Young Men's Liberty Ass'n) gives thanks to JCRS. JCRS explains that they try to do their best. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, 1906 February 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, on Feb. 21, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Goldberg that there is no room at present in the Sanatorium. Mr. Susman was sent to a boardiing-house until vacancy occurs. The letter is not signed, but 'Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, 1906 March 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldberg, on March 2, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Goldberg that Mr. Cholit has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.