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 Zezner, 1906 July 23
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Max Zezner, on July 23, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Zezner that he has been invited to 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. Morris Fied (Morris Fred), 1906 November 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fied (Morris Fred), on Nov. 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fied (Mr. Fred) that Dr. M. R. Smirnow reports him having good health and can go back to his regular occupation. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, 1906 May 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, on May 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fred that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, 1906 December 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, on Dec. 28, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Fred that the photographic description of Dr. Spivak, although not flattering, yet true to nature. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, 1906 January 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Fred, on Jan. 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Morris Fred that his phsyical condition cannot be considered cured and that it would not be a good time to get married. The letter continues to inform Mr. Fred that he should go to Arizona over Iowa and that he should not marry for money. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Lewis, 1907 November 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Lewis, on Nov. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Lewis that Isaac Raisin (Alexander Raisin) is in Denver and has been there for over a year. He also receives letters in Dr. Spivak's care. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Tobachnick, 1906 October 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Morris Tobachnick, on Oct. 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Tobachnick that he has been invited to come to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within a day or two to the resident physician to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Aisenberg, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Aisenberg, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Moses Aisenberg that Mr. A. Aisenberg has been admitted as a patient in the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Feldman, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Moses Feldman, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Feldman that Mr. R. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Blosveren, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. N. Blosveren, , on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. N. Blosveren that his brother, Mr. Rueben Blosveren, has been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.