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 Sam Goldberg, 1906 February 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Sam Goldberg, Feb. 9, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Goldberg to show this letter to the Superintendent and you will be admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter concludes that this letter needs to be presented within the next two days. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, dated April 4, 1906. The letter informs of Sam Simon's acceptance to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, 1906 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, dated September 7, 1906. The letter informs that Sam Simon's request to leave the sanatorium has been granted. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Samuel Pomerantz, 1905 September 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Samuel Pomerantz, dated September 28, 1905. The letter informs Pomerantz of his acceptance to the JCRS sanatorium, and provides instruction to be admitted.
Letter from JCRS to Samuel Satuloff, 1905 September 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Samuel Satuloff, dated September 2, 1905. The letter informs that Linna Teplisca has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, 1905 November 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, dated November 11, 1905. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium, and requests his address so that he can be notified. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, 1906 April 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, dated April 13, 1906. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard is gaining weight and strength, but that it is still too soon to project when he might be released. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, 1906 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, dated May 5, 1906. The letter informs that Gabriel Bernhard is steadily improving, and that a future physical examination will give a better idea about when he will be discharged. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the current status of Gabriel Bernhard. The letter is signed C.D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Sarah Bernhard, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the current status of Gabriel Bernhard. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.