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 3915 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 5
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that JCRS will be doing a great act of humanity by accepting Schwartz to JCRS so that she is not deported. Wolf asks Spivak to write to him immediately about Schwartz’s acceptance so that she can file a letter with the Bureau of Immigration and then travel to Denver.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 5
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has not heard any news about Schwartz leaving for Denver. Wolf also asks Spivak to comply with his request about admitting her as soon as possible.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 15
Thank you letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that the Department of Commerce and Labor is also thankful for Spivak’s generous interest in Rosche Schwartz’s case.
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 11
Letter from S. Wolf to C.D. Spivak. Wolf tells Spivak that he has referred the appropriate parties about Schwartz’s case and Spivak will hear from the parties or him soon.
Letter from Samuel Dorf to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 May 24
Handwritten letter from Samuel Dorf to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on May 24, 1906. The letter asks JCRS to admit Arthur Meyerson to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Samuel Dorf.
Letter from Samuel Dorf to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 June 27
Handwritten letter from Samuel Dorf to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on June 27, 1906. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Harry Dorfman and to admit him to the Sanatorium. The letter is signed Samuel Dorf.
Letter from Samuel Dorf to JCRS, 1905 September 12
Handwritten letter from Samuel Dorf to JCRS, on Sept 12.1905. The letter inquires JCRS about admittance for Oscar Tasch. The letter is signed Saml Dorf.
Letter from Sarah Bernharnd to JCRS, 1906 April 7
Handwritten letter from Sarah Bernhard to JCRS, dated April 7, 1906. The letter requests to know the status of Gabriel Bernhard, and when he might be released to return home. The letter is signed Mrs. S. Bernhard.
Letter from Sarah Kirschner to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 June 16
Handwritten letter from Sarah Kirschner to Dr. C. D. Spivak. The letter thanks Dr. Spivak for his effort to look over Mr. Kirschner and to keep him through the summer before he can come home. The letter is signed Sarah Kirschner.