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. Pearlman (Mr. Isaac Pearlman), 1905 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Pearlman (Mr. Isaac Pearlman), on Nov., 10, 1905. The letter informs Mr. Pearlman that he has been admitted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter at the Sanatorium on Friday, November the 10th to the Superintendent, Mr. J. Marinoff, who will admit him. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Pearlman (Mr. Isaac Pearlman), 1906 March 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Pearlman (Mr. Isaac Pearlman), on March 29, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Pearlman that his stay at the Sanatorium will be terminated May 2 (crossed out) 1st, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Rude, 1906 June 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. Rude, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Rude that Mr. Eli Zimberoff has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. S. Granatstein (Mr. J. S. Granatstein), 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. S. Granatstein (Mr. J. S. Granatstein), on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Granatstein that Mr. Jacob Cohen has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. I. S. Granatstein (Mr. J. S. Granatstein), 1906 August 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. I. S. Granatstein (Mr. J. S. Granatstein), on August 31, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Granatstein that Mrs. Matilda Haberman has entered the Sanatorium. The letter asks JCRS to send the enclosed letter to Rabbi Gordon. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Idisore Eichler, 1906 April 25
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Isidore Eichler, on April 25, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Eichler that he has been accepted into the Sanatorium for meals and to bring this letter with him to be admitted to sit with the other patients. The letter concludes with informing Mr. Eichler that as soon as there is vacancy he will be admitted to the tents.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Brown, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Brown, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ike Brown that Mrs. Annie Brown has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Brown, 1906 October 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Brown, on Oct. 11, 1906.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Hart, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Ike Hart, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Hart that Mr. Abe Litowitz has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Isaac Goldstein, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Isaac Goldstein, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Goldstein that he has been accepted to 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.