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 J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 8
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.
Letter from Jos Solotovsky to Dr. Spivak, 1906 February 14
Handwritten letter from Jos Solotovsky to Dr. Spivak, on Feburary 14, 1906. The letter is illegible. The letter is signed Jos Solotovsky.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 5
Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 5th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. M. Perlman (Mr. Mike Perlman) is the son-in-law of Mr. S. Robinson, an excellent Hebrew schollar (scholar). Mr. Robinson is getting old and is supporting his daughter, the new born and Mr. Perlman. The letter asks Dr. Spivak to please admit Mr. Perlman. The letter is signed Jos Barondess.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 23
Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 23rd, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he is glad Mr. Perlman is improving. The letter concludes with informing Dr. Spivak that Mr. Barondess has promised Mr. Marrinoff (Mr. Marinoff) that after election time, Mr. Barondess will go out and hustle for some money for the institution. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 10th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak about a letter introducing Annie Herman two months earlier. The letter is to remind Dr. Spivak of Annie Herman's case and to please admitt her as soon as possible. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 17
Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 17th, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that he is very sorry to hear about Annie Herman's condition. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 30
Typed letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 30th, 1906. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for admitted Annie Herman. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.
Letter from Joseph Barondess to Dr. Spivak, 1906 April 26
Handwritten letter from Jospeh Barondess to Dr. Spivak, on March 26, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Benjamin Feinberg had been a patient of JCRS about a year ago and had since recovered to return to his hometown. The letter inquires that Mr. Feinberg return to JCRS because his cough has returned. The letter is signed Jos. Barondess.