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 Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 5
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 5 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of a man named Benjamin Russel and to admit him to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 July 23
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Benjamin Russel's family has informs Mr. Ratner that JCRS will not admit Mr. Russel due to his lack of funds. The Browsnville Society gives $1000 per year to JCRS to help fund the society and Mr. Ratner asks to take in Mr. Russel. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 October 19
Handwritten letter from Louis Ratner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Oct. 19, 1906. The letter inquires Mr. Louis Moscovitz to be held through the winter in the Sanatorium and if another Brownsville man could be admitted. The letter is signed Louis Ratner.
Letter from M. A. Cohn to Dr. Spivak, 1906 May 14
Handwritten letter from M. A. Cohn to Dr. Spivak, on May 14th 1906. The letter introduces Mr. Louis Moscovitz and to take him in to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed MA Cohn.
Letter from M. A. Saly, 1906 November 21
Handwritten letter from M. A. Saly, on 11/21, 1906. The letter informs the recipient the amount owed to Miss Bessie Cohen's burial. The letter is signed M. A. Saly.
Letter from M. A. Saly to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 December 4
Handwritten letter from Mr. M. A. Saly to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Dec. 4/06. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that Mr. Saly will drop the case if there is no money to send. Mr. Saly also informs Dr. Spivak that he was sent the $4.00 from Bessie Cohen's savings. The letter is signed M. Saly.
Letter from M. A. Saly to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 July 31
Handwritten letter from M. A. Saly to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Jul 31 1907. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that B.M.H. Cemetery Association has agreed to the fee of $10.00 for Mr. Bartmasser's grave and stone. The letter is signed M. S. Saly.
Letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, 1907 January 29
Handwritten letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, on Jan 29. 07. The letter informs that $2.15 was left by Max Zezner deceased. The letter is signed M. A. Saly.
Letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, 1907 March 25
Handwritten letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, on Mar 25/07. The letter informs JCRS that the $25.00 check was received for the funeral expenses of Morris Tobachnick.
Letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, 1907 June 20
Handwritten letter from M. A. Saly to JCRS, on June 20 1906. The letter informs JCRS that Dr. Hillkowitz gave Mr. Saly $23.50 for Mr. Bartmasser's funeral expenses. However, the total fee is $25.70, and in order to issue any stones or monuments, the total fee needs to be paid. The family of Mr. Bartmasser still owe $25.00 for grave. The letter is signed M. A. Saly.