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. Max Brown, 1906 May 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Brown, on May 4, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Brown thta he has been accepted to the Sanatorium, and to bring this letter within two days of date to the Superintendent to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Cohen, 1906 June 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Cohen, on June 6, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that Mr. Louis Moscovitz has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Haas, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Haas, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Haas that Mr. Jacob Cohen has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Kurzrok, 1906 March 20
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Kurzrok, on March 20, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Kurzrok that Bessie Cohen had refused to enter the Sanatorium and needs to re-apply to be admitted to the Sanatorium. Since the Sanatorium is full, Miss Cohen will not be accepted until after the holidays. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Kurzrok, 1906 April 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Kurzrok, on April 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Kurzrok that Miss Bessie Cohen has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max M. Miller, 1921 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max M. Miller, on May 17, 1921. The letter informs Mr. Miller that Mr. Henry Miller died on November 17, 1906 and was buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Block 84, Lot 6. The letter is not signed, but "Assistant Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max M. Miller, 1921 July 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max M. Miller, on July 22, 1921. The letter informs Mr. Miller that Mrs. Frances Hellin, Field Secretary JCRS, handed the Secretary the letter Mr. Miller wrote her. The letter inquires information regarding payment towards a monument for Mr. Harry Miller's grave. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Muchnick, 1906 September 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Muchnick, on 9-19-06. The letter informs Mr. Max Muchnick that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this lietter to Dr. Smirnow, he will be assigned a tent. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Muchnick, 1907 December 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Muchnick, on Dec. 31, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Max Muchnick that his stay at the Sanatorium be terminated Jan. 20, 1908. Mr. Muchnick has been at the Sanatorium for over fifteen months and cannot do much more for him. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Stern, 1906 April 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Stern, on April 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Stern that Mr. Isidore Eichler has been accepted as a patient. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.