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. Joseph Barondess, 1906 November 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Barondess, on Nov. 13, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Barondess that Miss Annie Herman is not in great condition and her diganosis before she left for Denver is wrong. She will be admitted as soon as possible. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Barondess, 1906 November 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Barondess, on Nov. 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Barondess that Annie Herman has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Cohen, 1909 July 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Cohen, on 7/20/09. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that his wife. Annie Cohen, passed away at the Sanatorium on 7/20/09 at 1:30. Her body will be taken to Whitehead and Meyers at 1426 Welton St. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Sofer, 1906 August 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Joseph Sofer, on August 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Sofer has been invited to the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter within two days from date to the steward, he will be admitted to the tents. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Gruber, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Gruber, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Gruber that he is invited to the Santatorium and to present this letter to the House Physician, Dr. M. J. Smirnow (Dr. M. R. Smirnow), 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. Julius Guttman, 1906 May 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman, on May 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttman that Mr. Negus has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1906 February 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), on Feb. 9, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Sam Goldberg has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1907 March 29
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Julius Guttmann), 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttmann, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Guttmann that Mr. Philip Bartmasser has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), 1907 July 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Guttman (Mr. Julius Guttmann), on July 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Guttman (Mr. Guttmann) that JCRS has received the $15.00 and has written to Mr. Saly about taking $10.00 for the final fee. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.