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. Benjamin Feinberg, 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, on July 6th, 1905. The letter informs Mr. Feinberg that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium and to respond no later than July 10th. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feinberg that he has been invited to re-enter 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 Mr. Benjamin Russel, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Russel, on July 28 1906. The letter informs Mr. Russel that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the steward within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Schwedtzer (Mr. Benjamin Schweitzer), 1906 November 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Schwedtzer (Mr. Benjamin Schweitzer), on Nov. 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schwedtzer (Mr. Schweitzer) that Annie Herman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Schweitzer, 1906 December 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Benjamin Schweitzer, on Dec. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Schweitzer that Annie Herman has left the institution because she felt lonely and couldn't get use to the other patients illnesses. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Bennie Wittenstein, 1906 April 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Bennie Wittenstein, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Wittenstein that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and if he presents this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Boris D. Bogen, 1907 July 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Boris D. Bogen (Dr. Boris D. Bogen), on July 8, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Bogen (Dr. Bogen) that $10.00 is enclosed for the clothing of Harris Weinstein (Harry Weinstein). The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles A. Negus, 1906 May 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles A. Negus, on May 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Negus that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and 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. Charles Greenblatt, 1906 June 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, on June 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenblatt that inside is his application that was not filled out properly. The letter requests that Mr. Greenblatt fill out the application correctly and return it. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Charles Greenblatt, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenblatt that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.