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. S. Saly, 1907 August 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. A. Saly, on August 6th, 1907. The letter thanks Mr. Saly for agreeing to the final payment of $10.00. Enclosed with the letter is a check for $10.00. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Segaloff, 1906 May 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Segaloff, on May 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Segaloff that Mr. Louis Herzog has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, on May 19, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinworzel that Mr. Isaac Levenson has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, 1906 May 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, on May 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinworzel of the admittance process to the Sanatorium and that everyone has to wait their turn in order to keep it fair. However, since Mr. Levenson came to Denver penniless, he was admitted sooner but this compelled injustice to other men and women afflicted with the same disease, who have been waiting for a longer period of time. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, 1906 June 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, on June 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinworzel that Mr. Levenson had received a letter from his sister stating that the money for his board bill, amounting in $12.00, due to Mr. S. S. Garson has been sent out. However, JCRS has not receieved this amount, nor have they heard a response from Mr. M. Steinworzel to the letter written May 26th. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, 1906 July 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. M. Steinworzel, on July 9, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Steinworzel that JCRS received the money order. JCRS thanks him and his associates for their willingness to come to JCRS's assistance. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Marcus Bernstein, 1905 December 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Marcus Bernstein, on Dec. 5th, 1905. The letter informs Mr. Bernstein to present himself as soon as possible to the office of Dr. A. Zederbaum, of #1427 Stout St., between hours of 2--4. The meeting would be regarding his application. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, 1906 March 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, on March 13, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown that JCRS has received a letter from Mr. A. Kahn (Cahan) endorsing him. The letter concludes that a blank application is enclosed but currently there are no vacant beds at the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, 1906 March 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, on March 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown that a blank application is enclosed and to fill it out at the earliest convenience. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, 1906 April 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, on April 9, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown that his application is not properly signed and to sign in the place designated for the applicant's address, and return same to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. By." is typed at the bottom.