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. Max Sharlott, 1906 July 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Sharlott, dated July 9, 1906. The letter notes that Mrs. Sharlott's husband's satchel is indeed still in Denver and will be sent express that week. It requests that she notify what she is willing to pay for a headstone, and offers to get an estimate for her based on this information. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mollie Rimland, 1906 September 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mollie Rimland, on September 14, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Rimland that she has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter within two days she will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. R. Blosveren, 1907 March 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. R. Blosveren, on March 13, 1907. The letter informs Mrs. Blosveren that her husband was buried late Sunday Morning, March 10th at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. JCRS has Mr. Blosveren's letters, a pocket-book, 29 cents, four 2 cent stamps, some postal cards and other papers. These can be forward to Mrs. Blosveren. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Rachel Bailin, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Rachel Bailin, wife of Mr. Dave Bailin, on Jan. 13th, 1906. The letter is informing Mrs. Bailin that her husband was admitted to the sanatorium yesterday. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. S. Kirschner (Sarah Kirschner), 1906 June 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. S. Kirschner (Sarah Kirschner). The letter informs Mrs. Kirschner that her husband's, Mr. Samuel Kirschner, health is improving and the disease is almost arrested. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Kirschner, 1906 December 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Kirschner. The letter informs her that JCRS could not send back the full amount of savings left over, and that $18.50 was used for the funeral expenses. The letter concludes with informing her that $14.39 will be mailed back to her, including her late husband's pocket-book. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 1906 February 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, on Feb. 15, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Phillips that Dr. Spivak is very interested in providing quick admittance for Mr. Samuel Raisin (Alexander Raisin). Mr. Raisin will need to wait 3 weeks before admittance from date and will need sufficient funds to support him while he waits, $6.00 per week. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 1906 March 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, on March 28, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Phillips that Mr. Raisin has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 1906 June 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, on June 4, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Phillips that Mrs. Anna Levenson's (Hannah Levenson) application has been submitted and JCRS will do everything they can to admit her as soon as possible. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Sarah Phillips, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Phillips that Mrs. Hannah Levenson has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.