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 the Russian Consul General (M. of F. A. Imperial Russian Consulate), 1906 November 7
Typed letter from JCRS to the Russian Consul General (M. of F. A. Imperial Russian Consulate), on Nov. 7, 1906. The letter informs the Russian Consul General (M. of F. A. Imperial Russian Consulate) that Mr. Raisin cannot be present to be called upon his military duty. JCRS inquires additional steps to take to keep Mr. Raisin from going back to Russia. The letter is not signed.
Letter from JCRS to The Standard Granite Co., 1906 December 28
Typed letter from JCRS to the Standard Granite Co. The letter is inquiring information about creating a stone set on a grave. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United Hebrew Charities, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to United Hebrew Charities, dated January 13, 1906. The letter informs that Harry Fine has been accepted the to JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United Hebrew Charities, 1906 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to United Hebrew Charities, dated February 24, 1906. The letter confirms Harry Fine's admission and death at the sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United Jewish Charities of St. Louis, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to United Jewish Charities of St. Louis, dated July 28, 1906. The letter acknowledges receipt of check for $14.00. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1905 December 27
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated December 27, 1905. The letter informs that William Schaffer has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated January 15, 1906. The letter informs that Morris Perl has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1911 May 1
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated May 1, 1911. The letter notes that efforts to locate Jonas Lebowitz have failed, and requests further information to consider him. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1911 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A, dated May 5, 1911. The letter informs that Jonas Lebowitz was admitted to the JCRS sanatorium as an emergency case. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.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.