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 Julius Guttmann to JCRS, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Julius Guttmann, dated May 9, 1906. The letter informs that transportation has been secured for Gabriel Bernhard. It also mentions some other news about financing for Jewish consumptives. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, 1906 June 7
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, on June 7, 1906. The letter inquires information on vacancy for Mr. Bartmasser. The majority of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, 1906 June 7
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, on June 7, 1906. The letter informs of sending $150.00 to JCRS. Mr. Guttmann attended a meeting the night before called [illegible] title. Mr. Guttmann has been asked to write a detailed statement as to the work of the St. Louis Consumptives' Aid Society since its birth, including deatils about patients that were sent to JCRS. The rest of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, 1906 June 11
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, on June 11.06. The letter informs JCRS that $25.00 was sent to JCRS for the funeral of Philip Bartmasser. The letter inquires $30.00 that belonged to Mr. Bartmasser be sent back to Mr. Guttmann. The majority of the letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, 1906 June 14
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to JCRS, on June 14.06. The letter is [illegible]. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to M. A. Saly, 1907 July 10
Typed letter from Julius Guttmann to M. A. Saly, on July 10th, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Saly that the widwo of Mr. Bartmasser cannot spare $25.00. The letter asks for sympathy and a lower fee. The letter is not signed.
Letter from Julius S. Myers to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 December 28
Handwritten letter from Julius S. Myers to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec 28/07. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Myers is quite sick and finacially stricken to leave the Sanatorium so soon. Mr. Myers asks to have some more time, until April 1st. The letter is signed Julius S. Myers.
Letter from L. Blosveren to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 November 10
Handwritten letter from L. Blosveren to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter inquires information about her husband, Rueben Blosveren, and his condition. The letter is signed L. Blosveren.
Letter from L. Bruck to C.D. Spivak, 1907 May 09
Handwritten letter with Jewish Relief Society letterhead from Mrs. Ludwig Bruck to Dr. Spivak, recommending Moses Rothenberg to be admitted to the sanatorium. Letter is signed by Mrs. L. Reba of Bruck.
Letter from L. Denenholz to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 20
Handwritten letter from L. Denenholz to Dr. Spivak, asking him to admit Harry Blumenthal to the sanatorium. Mr. Blumenthal is living in his house and he is very sick and has no money to pay for the room. Letter is signed by L. Deneholz.