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. I. Auslender, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Auslender, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Auslender that Mr. Abraham Becker has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Cohen, 1906 February 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Cohen, on Feb. 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that Mrs. Lena Greenberg has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 May 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on May 16, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that JCRS will do their best to admit Mr. Stern once he files an application. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 June 8
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 July 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on July 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. Philip Stern has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, 1906 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Gerson, on August 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. J. N. Levine is a new steward at JCRS and had no business writing letters about patients. The letter informs Mr. Gerson that Mr. Philip Stern is not going to last much longer. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. J. Aaronoff, 1910 February 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. J. Aaronoff. There is a name discrepancy included within this letter with Isaac Aaronson and Mr. I. J. Aaronoff records. In the letter JCRS is inquiring if Mr. Aaronoff was ever admitted to the sanitorium, and if so, to send detailed information about himself to complete JCRS's records. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. L. Granatstein (J. S. Granatstein), 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. L. Granatstein (J. S. Granatstein), on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Granatstein that Dave Aronfeld has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Levinson (Isaac Levenson), 1906 September 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Levinson (Isaac Levenson), on Sept. 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Levinson (Levenson) that in compliance with his request to leave the Sanatorium after the holidays, JCRS grants Mr. Levinson (Levenson) to leave the Sanatorium October 14th, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. M. Mutterperl, 1906 December 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. M. Mutterperl, on Dec. 31, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Mutterperl that his inquire of a grave stone company has been duly noted. The Standard Granite Co. has been contacted and asked to contact you. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.