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. M. A. Saly, 1906 December 3
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. A. Saly, on Dec. 3, 1906. The letter inquires Mr. Saly with reducing the burial bill for Miss Bessie Cohen, or cancelling it all together, due to Miss Annie Cohen's insufficient funds. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. A. Saly, 1907 July 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. A. Saly, on July 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Saly that JCRS has received a letter from Mr. Guttmann, including $10.00. The letter asks if Mr. Saly would except $10.00 has the final payment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Brownstein, 1906 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Brownstein, on May 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brownstein that Mr. George Lelansky has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Brownstein, 1906 March 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Brownstein, on March 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. M. Brownstein that JCRS has received his check for $10.00 and appreciate the generosity. JCRS is thankful to Mr. Brownstein for his advance for your intention of starting an auxiliary society in Lewiston. The letter concludes with having written Mr. Lelanksy's father and making word that George Lelansky will be admitted within six weeks. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, on April 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feldman that Mr. Budin has been accepted as a patient at the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feldman that Mr. Isaac Goldstein has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Feldman, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feldman that Mr. Abraham Becker has been admitted to the Sanatorium.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Fred, 1906 December 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Fred, on Dec. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fred that Dr. Spivak did answer his letter of Dec. 2nd , but it was returned by the post office because we omitted to address it properly. The returned letter is enclosed. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Fred, 1907 April 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Fred, on April 27, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Fred that JCRS is glad to hear he is doing well, both physically and financially. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Hirsh, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Hirsh, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Hirsh that JCRS with contact Annie Brown to see if she is an "emergency" case, and if so, she will be admitted at once. If she does not have a hemorrhage, she will be admitted as soon as there is a vacancy. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.