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. Eli Zimberoff, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Eli Zimberoff, on May 29, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Zimberoff that he has been invited to enter 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.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ernest Abeles, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ernest Abeles, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Abeles that Mr. A. Aisenberg has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ernest Oppi, 1906 May 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ernest Oppi, on May 29, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Oppi that he has been admitted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. F. Nelson, 1906 January 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. F. Nelson. The letter informs Mr. Nelson that Mr. Herman Prodas (Herman Protas), whom he had indorsed, has been accepted as a patient. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Frank Smith, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Frank Smith, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Smith that Mr. Greenberg has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Fredler, 1906 December 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Fredler, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fredler that Mr. Jacob Cohen has been invited to join the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. George Lelansky, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. George Lelansky, on May 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Lelansky that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to bring 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. George Tonkonogy, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. George Tonkonogy, on June 6,1906. The letter informs Mr. Tonkonogy that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown that Mrs. Annie Brown has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, 1906 October 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. H. Brown, on Oct. 16, 1906. The letter informs Mr. H. Brown that his wife is not doing well. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is type at the bottom.