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. Levinson, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS To Mr. Levinson, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Levinson that his wife, Mrs. Annie Levinson, has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter asks Mr. Levinson to make sure she reaches the Sanatorium within two days. Her application was filled out wrong and need information regarding the husband and address. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Fisher, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Fisher, on April 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fisher that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent 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. Louis Herzog, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Herzog, on May 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Herzog that he has been accepted to join the Sanatorium, and by presenting this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date, he will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Littman (Louis Litman), 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Littman (Mr. Louis Litman), on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Littman (Mr. Litman) that he will be able to leave the Sanatorium on August 1st, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Moscovitz, 1906 November 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Moscovitz, on 9th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Moscovitz that he is welcome to leave and return home. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Moscowitz (Louis Moscovitz), 1906 November 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Moscowitz (Louis Moscovitz), on Nov. 12, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Moscowitz (Mr. Moscovitz) that JCRS will help aid him to return East. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Parver, 1906 May 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Parver, on May 10, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Parver that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Sanatorium within two days of date. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Rapoport, 1907 January 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Rapoport, on Jan. 18, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Rapoport that Dr. M. F. Smirnow (Dr. M. R. Smirnow) reports that his condition has improved and Mr. Rapoport will be able to undertake light work. With this news, JCRS has decided to terminate Mr. Rapoport's stay on Feb. 1st, 07. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 July 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on July 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Benjamin Russel will be admitted as soon as possible in August. The letter goes on to remind Louis Ratner that the Sanatorium has to be fair to everyone and until there is a vacancy no one can be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Louis Ratner, on July 28 1906. The letter informs Mr. Ratner that Mr. Benjamin Russel has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.