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. Wm. Feingold and Mr. Ernest I. Abeles, 1907 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Feingold and Mr. Ernest I. Abeles, on Jan. 22, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Feingold and Mr. Abeles that Mr. Aisenberg did not mention that he was a member of a lodge in his application. JCRS does not have any vacancy at the moment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Miller (William Miller), 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Miller (William Miller), on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within the next two to three days. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Z. Aronfeld, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Z. Aronfeld, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Aronfeld that his son, Dave Aronfeld, have been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Brown that JCRS received a letter from Mr. M. Hirsh , of the Southern Star Lodge #340, I.O.B.A., stating that Mrs. Brown had applied to JCRS. JCRS asks Mrs. Brown to call the office, any day between two and four P.M., to give more personal information. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Brown that she has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter within the next two or three days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Applebaum, 1910 February 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Applebaum, dated February 25, 1910. The letter requests information on Edward Grissman's status. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. Bela Feinberg), 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. B. Fineberg (Mrs. Bela Feinberg), on Feb. 24/10. The letter inquires information on Mr. Benjamin Feinberg's health and where he is. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak. The letter includes a stamped return envelope.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bassie Tabochnick
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bassie Tobachnick, undated. The letter informs Mrs. Tobachnick that JCRS has Mr. Tobachnick's watchm memorandum book, pocket book, and letters. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bela Feinberg, 1905 July 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bela Feinberg, on July 7th, 1905. The letter informs Mrs. Feinberg that her husband has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bruchs, 1907 May 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Bruchs, on May 14th, 1907. The letter inquires Mrs. Brucha to grant Mr. Joseph Lelansky (Mr. George Lelansky) a half rate fare to Auburn, Maine, for his improvement was not sufficient to warrant his stay at JCRS any longer. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.