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 United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Bessie Holstein has been accepted 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 July 30
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., dated July 30, 1906. The letter notes that Bessie Holstein has not received a notice of discharge, that her condition is such that she wouldn't, and requests to know the source of the information that she had. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A. Siegel. 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 11
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated December 11, 1905. The letter notes that no correspondence turning Samuel Pomerantz from the sanatorium has been sent, but if physician examination at the end of the month comes back positive, he may be discharged. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" was typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, O.B.A., 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, 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 United States Grand Lodge, O.B.A., 1905 November 7
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, O.B.A., dated November 7, 1905. The letter informs that Frank Shoob has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to W.C. Bane, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to W.C. Bane, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs that Edward Lipkin has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. It is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, 1906 September 26
Letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, 1906 September 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, Sept., 26, 1906. The letter explains that Mr. Barney Budin has not improved and the high altitude may be the cause. It concludes that Mr. Budin should return to a lower altitude immediately. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, 1906 October 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Whom It May Concern, on Oct. 13, 1906. The letter includes information about Mr. Jacob Greenberg and certifies his health improvement. Mr. Greenberg has left the Sanatorium to procure healthy employment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.