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. Julius Kromot, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Kromot, on June 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Kromot that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Myers (Mr. Julius S. Myers), 1907 December 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius Myers (Mr. Julius S. Myers), on Dec. 7, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Myers that his condition has been stationary for the past fifteen months and that his time at the Sanatorium is ending Jan. 1, 1908. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius S. Meyers (Mr. Julius S. Myers), 1908 January 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius S. Meyers (Mr. Julius S. Myers), on Jan. 3, 1908. The letter informs Mr. Meyers (Mr. Myers) that the Admission and Dismission Committtee held a meeting and decided against the extension. Mr. Meyers' (Mr. Myers) stay at the Sanatorium will terminate Jan. 15, 1908. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius S. Myers, 1906 September 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Julius S. Myers, on Sept. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Myers has invited him to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Resident Physician within two days from date and he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. D. Pries, 1906 November 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. D. Pries, on Nov. 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Pries that Mr. N. Montezinos (Mr. M. Montezinos) has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Herman, 1906 May 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Herman, on May 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Herman that Mr. Benjamin Feinberg, a member of Baron Hirsch Lodge #8, Independent Order Ahawas Israel, has been invited to re-enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Jaffe, 1906 June 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Jaffe, on June 2,1906. The letter informs Mr. Jaffe that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Lipson (Mr. Louis Lipson), 1926 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Lipson (Mr. Louis Lipson), on September 8, 1926.The letter informs Mr. Lipson that enclosed is a letter from Mr. Levinson. The letter informs Mr. Lipson that Mrs. Annie Levinson was interred in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Section 26, Lot 17 and that the monument was erected May 1921. JCRS asks Mr. Lipson to inform JCRS of the cost to fix the grave. The letter is not signed but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Oransky, 1906 January 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Oransky. The letter informs Mr. Oransky that Mr. Kirschner will need sufficient funds supporting him during the waiting period before admittance. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Oransky, 1906 April 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Oransky, on April 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Oransky that there is no vacancy in the Sanatorium at this time and Mr. Fred will need sufficient funds for lodging and board while he waits for at least six weeks to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.