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. Hirsh, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Hirsh, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Hirsh that Mrs. Annie Brown has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Jaffe, 1906 January 13
Typed letter is from JCRS to Mr. M. Jaffe, on Jan. 13th, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Jaffe that Mr. Kirschner has been admitted to the sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Lilansky (M. Lelansky), 1906 February 28
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. M. Dolitzky, 1906 June 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. M. Dolitzky, on June 1, 1906. The letter thanks Mr. Dolitzky for the bill due us for burial. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom. The letter proceeds underneath with information regarding Mr. Louis Moscovitz. Mr. Moscovitz came penniless and needs sufficient funds until there is a vacancy in the Sanatorium. The letter ends with the initials P.H.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. M. Dolitzky, 1906 June 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. M. Dolitzky, on June 2,1906. The letter informs Mr. Dolitzky that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter concludes with warning Mr. Dolitzky about recommending patients to the Sanatorium without sufficient funds. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Marblestone, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Marblestone, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Marblestone that Mr. L. Rapoport has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, 1906 August 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, on August 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Mendelsohn that Mr. Harry Dorfman has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, 1906 December 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, on Dec. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Mendelsohn that JCRS has received his letter and are delighted to received such a kind letter. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, 1907 March 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Mendelsohn, on March 13, 1907. The letter informs the New Haven Lodge, No 20, O. B. A. that they owe $4.95. This bill is for shipping the death certificate and three telegrams. The letter informs Mr. Mendelsohn that Mr. Blosveren was buried at Mount Nebo Cemetery. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. S. Radetsky, 1906 June 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. S. Radetsky, on June 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Radetsky that Miss Ray Jacobson has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.