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. Solomon Grup, 1906 June 1
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Solomon Grup, on June 1, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Grup that Mr. Eli Greenbaum has been invited to enter the institution. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Susman Cholit, 1906 March 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Susman Cholit, on March 2, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Cholit that he will be admitted to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within two days from date. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. William Baxt, 1906 April 18
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. William Baxt, April 18, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Baxt that his tent is built and ready for occupancy while the Providence Tent will be dedicated to another person. The endorsement for Louis Fisher was approved and Mr. Fisher will just need sufficient funds for at least four to six weeks for lodging and board. Once there is a vacancy, Mr. Fisher will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. William Baxt, 1906 April 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. William Baxt, on April 26, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Baxt that Mr. Fisher has been accepted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. William Schaffer, 1906 April 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. William Schaffer, on April 27, 1906. The letter tells Mr. Schaffer that Mr. Schoen, from I.O.B.A. has requested information about him. The letter informs Mr. Schaffer to call the JCRS office at his earliest convenience, between two and four P.M. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Feingold, 1907 January 30
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Feingold, on Jan. 30, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Feingold that Mr. A. Aisenberg has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Feingold and Mr. Ernest I. Abeles, 1907 January 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Feingold and Mr. Ernest I. Abeles, on Jan. 22, 1907. The letter informs Mr. Feingold and Mr. Abeles that Mr. Aisenberg did not mention that he was a member of a lodge in his application. JCRS does not have any vacancy at the moment. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Miller (William Miller), 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Wm. Miller (William Miller), on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Miller that he has been invited to the Sanatorium and to present this letter within the next two to three days. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mr. Z. Aronfeld, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Z. Aronfeld, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mr. Aronfeld that his son, Dave Aronfeld, have been invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, 1906 August 24
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Annie Brown, on August 24, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Brown that JCRS received a letter from Mr. M. Hirsh , of the Southern Star Lodge #340, I.O.B.A., stating that Mrs. Brown had applied to JCRS. JCRS asks Mrs. Brown to call the office, any day between two and four P.M., to give more personal information. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.