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 Mrs. Fannie Schaffer (Fanny Schaffer), 1906 May 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Fannie Schaffer (Fanny Schaffer), on May 29, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Schaffer that she can obtain Mr. Schaffer's death certificate by writing to the Bureau of Health, City of Denver, who will issue the certificate and have it properly signed by the Health Commissioner and the Clerk. The fee will be $1.50. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Fanny Schaffer, 1906 June 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Fanny Schaffer, on June 28, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Schaffer that enclosed is the certificate of death of the late William Schaffer. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Ginsburg, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from the JCRS to Mrs. Ginsburg, dated February 24, 1910. The letter asks after the precise date of Flora Gordon's death. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Harry Weinstein, 1906 October 11
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Harry Weinstein, on Oct. 11, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Weinstein that her husband hsa been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. I. Siegel, 1906 May 19
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. I. Siegel, on May 19, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Siegel that Mr. Isaac Levenson has been invited to enter the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, 1906 May 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, on May 31, 1906. The letter directs Mrs. Marinoff to admit Paul Cohen to board and treatment until JCRS has room for him. Mr. Cohen will come every morning and remain on premises until after supper. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, 1906 May 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, on May 15, 1906. The letter directs Mrs. Marinoff to admit Mr. William Schaffer to-day, May 15, 1906. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, 1906 June 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Marinoff, on June 2, 1906. The letter instructs Mrs. Marinoff to admit Mr. Louis Moscovitz to a tent. The letter is not signed, but "President" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Sigmund, 1906 April 2
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. J. Sigmund, on April 2, 1906. The letter inquires the whereabouts of Mr. Steinberg's application to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jacob Cohen, 1906 September 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Jacob Cohen, on Sept. 27, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Cohen that her husband, Mr. Jacob Cohen, has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.