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. J. Zabrovsky, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. J. Zabrovsky, on May 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Zabrovsky that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and needs to present this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacke Horonoff, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jake Horonoff, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Horonoff that he has been admitted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Billikopf, 1906 October 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Billikopf, on Oct. 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Billikopf that Matilda Haberman comes from Toronto, Canada and not Milwaukee. She was admitted to the Sanatorium on Sept. 2nd 1906 and her health has somewhat improved. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the steward within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, 1906 September 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, on Sept. 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that the Resident Physician has informed JCRS that his physical condition is excellent and that he is able to leave the Sanatorium. The Admission & Dismission Committee has decided that Mr. Cohen's stay at the Sanatorium be terminated OCtober 8th, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cohen, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within two or three days. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cooperman, 1906 January 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Cooperman. The letter is informing Mr. Cooperman that Mr. Kirschner has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Feier, 1906 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Feier, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feier that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Resident Physician within two days from date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Greenberg that he has been invited to enter the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, 1907 April 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Jacob Greenberg, on April 18, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Greenberg that JCRS has received his letters. The letter congratulates Mr. Greenberg for his improvement in health. The letter concludes that Mr. Greenberg's money order was retransmitted to Russia and he should have received it by now. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.