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. L. Oransky, 1906 May 8
Typed letter from JCRS to L. Oransky, on May 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Oransky that Mr. Fred has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Rapoport, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Rapoport, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Rapoport that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to Dr. Smirnow within two days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Ressman, 1906 January 20
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Ressman, 1906 February 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Ressman. The letter inquires Mr. Ressman of his unpaid settlement of the funeral account. The letter is unsigned, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Rothman, 1907 September 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. L. Rothman, on September 24, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Rothamn that Mr. Mike Perlman's belongings are in the office of JCRS, including: 1 large pocket book filled with papers, 1 cheap watch and chain, 1 empty coin purse. Mr. Perlman left $6.04 and that was handed over to M. A. Saly for funeral expenses. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Lazarus E. Chassman, 1906 January 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Lazarus E. Chassman, Jan. 26, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Chassman that Mr. Herman Prodas (Herman Protas) has been accepted as a patient. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Lazarus Wandel, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Lazarus Wandel, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Wandel that Mr. Greenblatt has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Leiserschn (Leonard Leisersohn), 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Leiserschn (Leonard Leisersohn), on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Leiserschn (Leonard Leisersohn) that Mr. Max Feldstein has been invited to become a patient at the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Leisersohn, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Leisersohn, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Leisersohn that Mr. R. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Loisersohn, 1906 August 21
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Leonard Leisersohn, on August 21, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Leisersohn that Mr. Joseph Sofer, a member of Abraham Lincoln Lodge #52 O.B.A., has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.