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 Mrs. J. Marinoff, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, on May 15, 1906. The letter directs Mrs. Marinoff to admit Mr. William Schaffer to-day, May 15, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, 1906 June 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, on June 2, 1906. The letter instructs Mrs. Marinoff to admit Mr. Louis Moscovitz to a tent. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Sigmund, 1906 April 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Sigmund, on April 2, 1906. The letter inquires the whereabouts of Mr. Steinberg's application to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jacob Cohen, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jacob Cohen, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Cohen that her husband, Mr. Jacob Cohen, has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jennie Levin, 1906 December 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jennie Levin, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Levin that her husband, Mr. Louis Levin, has been accepted to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Joe Grimes, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Joe Grimes, on May 17, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Grimes that Miss Roth 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 Mrs. Joseph Sigmund, 1906 June 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Joseph Sigmund, on June 15, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Sigmund that Miss Carrie Hruschka has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Kachent, 1906 July 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Kachen, on July 27, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Kachen that Mr. Harry Frumes has sent a check of $24.00 for a ticket back East for Mr. Cholit. The letter directs her to grant Mr. Cholit a half rate ticket to New York. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. L. Blosveren, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. L. Blosveren, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Blosveren that her husband, Mr. Rueben Blosveren, is invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. L. Blosveren, 1913 March 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. L. Blosveren, on March 5, 1913. The letter informs Mrs. Blosveren that Mr. M. A. Saly was in charge of the funeral for Mr. Rueben Blosveren. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.