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 Mr. A. Goldin, 1906 October 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Goldin, on Oct. 18, 1906. The letter informs that Mr. Perlman was admitted to the Sanatorium and there was a clerical error in the office for sending this letter sooner. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, 1906 August 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, on Aug 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that JCRS will use the check for $50.00 to give lodge and board to Mr. Harry Weinstein until he is admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, 1906 October 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Isaac, on Oct. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that Mr. Harry Weinstein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter informs Mr. Isaac that $43.00 was used towards board and lodging. The rest will remain with JCRS until Mr. Harry Weinstein has left the institution. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, 1906 March 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, on March 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr.Grubman that Mr. Alexander Raisin is in Denver waiting to be admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter informs Mr. Grubman that Mr. Raisin will be admitted to the Sanatorium on the 30th of this month. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, May 17, 1906. The letter updates Mr. Grubman about Mr. Raisin's improvement and has left the Sanatorium to do light work on a farm not far from Denver. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, 1906 May 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. J. Grubman, May 31, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Grubman that Mr. Raisin is doing well and has taken the $5.00 as a loan. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A Leener, 1906 May 9
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Levin, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Levin, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Levin that Mr. Greenblatt has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Obeler, 1906 January 13
Letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Obeler, 1906 January 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. A. Obeler, on Jan. 31, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Obeler of JCRS's appreciation for such kind expressions. The letter informs Mr. Obeler that Mr. Bailin's death certificate has been sent out to Beaconsfield Lodge #179, O.B.A. The letter conlcudes with information regarding the burial fees and procedure, which was sent to Mr. L. Ressman and to contact him for further updates. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.