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. Oscar Tasch, 1906 March 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Oscar Tasch, on March 17, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Tasch that he has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter concludes with instructions to bring this letter with him within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. P. Levine (Mr. A. B. Levine), 1906 July 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. P. Levine (Mr. A. B. Levine), on July 31, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Levine to admit Annie Cohen to the Sanatorium as an emergency case. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Paul Cohen, 1906 July 18
Typed letterfrom JCRS to Mr. Paul Cohen, on July 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cohen that he is being terminated from the Sanatorium due to the favorable report of his physical condition. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Philip Bartmasser, 1906 June 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Philip Bartmasser, on June 7, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Bartmasser that he has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to the Superintendent within two days of date to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Phillip Adelstein, 1907 May 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Phillip Adelstein, on May 4, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Adelstein that JCRS spoke to Mr. Aaronoff (Mr. Horonoff) and he is doing well. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Epstein, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Epstein, on April 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Epstein that Mr. Rudinsky has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, 1914 January 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. R. Rosenbaum, on January 9, 1914. The letter is inquiring the whereabouts of brother-in-law, Sam Goldberg. The letter is signed C. D. Spivak.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Reuben Blosveren, 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Reuben Blosveren, on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs Mr. Blosveren has been invited to the Sanatorium, and to present this letter to Dr. Smirnow within two days to be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Roth, 1906 June 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Roth, on June 8, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Roth that Mr. Philip Bartmasser has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. S. B. Milstein, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. S. B. Milstein, on April 26, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Milstein that Mr. Budin has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.