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 Patterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A., 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A., dated July 6, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edmond Dienstag to the JCRS Sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Dienstag, 1905 July 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Dienstag, dated July 7, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edmond Dienstag to the JCRS Sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, 1905 August 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, dated August 10, 1905. The letter requests that Pauline Garber come to the office between two and four the next afternoon. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, 1906 March 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, dated March 29, 1906. The letter informs that Pauline Garber will be discharged on April 20, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi B. L. Levinthal, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi B. L. Levinthal, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Levinthal that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient to the institution. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Idelson that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient into JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 October 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on October 28th, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Idelson that Joseph Schechter's wife, who lives in Romania, needs documentation to approve her as a widow. The letter inquires Rabbie Idelson's help with a statement in Hewbrew and signing it with the seal. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 November 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on Nov. 12, 1906. The letter is regarding Jospeh Schechter's wife, who needs proof of death of her late husband in order to be considered a widow, rather than an Aguna. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Jacob Gordon, 1906 August 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Jacob Gordon, on August 31, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Gordon that Mrs. Matilda Haberman has entered the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Joseph Grossman, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Joseph Grossman, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Grossman that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient at JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.