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.F. Disraelly to C.D. Spivak, 1923 October 8
Typed letter from S. F. Disraelly to Dr. Spivak, saying they did receive $2 last june and they used it to fix Benj. Fleischman's grave and to put a grave stone there. He says he will take a photograph and send it to H. Fleischman. Letter is signed by S.F. Disraelly.
Letter from Sister Superior to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1907 February 19
Handwritten letter from Sister Superior to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Feb. 19, 1907. The letter thanks JCRS for sending the check for board and care. The letter is signed Sister Superior.
Letter from Sobel Rosenbaum to JCRS, 1906 August 11
Handwritten letter from Sobel Rosenbaum to JCRS, on Aug 11, 1906. The letter introduces Joseph Schwartz to JCRS and hopes the institution can do anything to help him regain his health. The letter is signed Sobel Rosenbaum.
Letter from Sol. Wolf to JCRS, 1906 June 29
Handwritten letter from Sol. Wolf to JCRS, on 6/29 1906. The letter introduces Miss Ray Jacobson to JCRS and asks to admit her. The letter is signed S. Wolf.
Letter from Sol Wolf to JCRS
Handwritten letter from Sol Wolf to JCRS, undated. The letter endorses the application of Frank Shoob. It notes an enclosed letter from "our Grand Master." The letter is signed S. Wolf.
Letter from S.S. Garson to JCRS, 1906 January 15
Handwritten letter from S.S. Garson to JCRS, dated January 15, 1906. The letter notes that Beckie Moses is ready to enter the sanatorium, and that she has stayed for a period of four weeks. It recounts an agreement that room and board be charged at a rate of $5.00 per week, and less $5.00 already received means her balance is $15.000. The letter is signed by S.S. Garson.
Letter from S.S. Garson to JCRS, 1906 January 15
Handwritten letter from S.S. Garson to JCRS, dated January 15, 1906. The letter notes that Beckie Moses was sent back to him as the sanatorium superintendent was moving tents. It requests that the bill sent earlier be ignored. The letter is signed by S.S. Garson.
Letter from T. Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak, 1911 November 25
Handwritten thank you note from Mrs. Tenne Schaeffer to C.D. Spivak. Tenne thanks Spivak for the good JCRS has done so far on behalf of her husband. She trusts that her husband will be a good and successful patient.
Letter from the American Hebrew Lodge #274 to JCRS, 1906 February 10
Handwritten letter from American Hebrew Lodge #274 to JCRS, dated February 10, 1906. The letter requests a report of the condition of Linna Teplisca. The letter is signed M. Krazansky, Secretary of the American Hebrew Lodge #274.
Letter from The Jewish Free Loan Society of Denver to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1913 December 30
Typed letter from The Jewish Free Loan Society of Denver to Dr. C. D. Spivak, December 30, 1913. The letter informs Dr. Spivak that the check #474 for $5.00 dated Dec. 3d has been received. Furthermore, it informs that this check is the last payment that completes the note edorsed by Dr. Hillkowitz and himself for Mr. Goldberg on July 18, 1906. The letter is signed M. S. Radetsky.