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. Louis Plessner, 1906 March 26
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Louis Plessner, dated March 26, 1906. The letter requests information on Edward Grissman's whereabouts in order to ascertain when he left the JCRS sanatorium, as no exact documentation was kept. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Louis Plessner, 1906 May 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Louis Plessner, on May 17, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Plessner that Miss Roth has been accepted as a patient to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mary Feldstein, 1906 October 22
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mary Feldstein, on Oct. 22, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Feldstein that her husband, Max Feldstein, was invited to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Matilda Haberman, 1906 August 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Matilda Haberman, on August 31, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Haberman that she has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter to the medical superintendent, Dr. Smirnow, she can be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Muchnick, 1908 December 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Muchnick, on Dec. 17, 1908. The letter informs mrs. Muchnick that JCRS found 45 cents, a pair of gold spectacles, and a watch (nickel) of Mr. Max Muchnick. The letter asks Mrs. Muchnick if she would like to donate the money to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Sharlott, 1905 September 8
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Sharlott, dated September 8, 1905. The letter informs that Max Sharlott was admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Sharlott, 1906 July 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Max Sharlott, dated July 9, 1906. The letter notes that Mrs. Sharlott's husband's satchel is indeed still in Denver and will be sent express that week. It requests that she notify what she is willing to pay for a headstone, and offers to get an estimate for her based on this information. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mollie Rimland, 1906 September 14
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Mollie Rimland, on September 14, 1906. The letter informs Mrs. Rimland that she has been invited to the Sanatorium and by presenting this letter within two days she will be admitted. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. R. Blosveren, 1907 March 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. R. Blosveren, on March 13, 1907. The letter informs Mrs. Blosveren that her husband was buried late Sunday Morning, March 10th at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. JCRS has Mr. Blosveren's letters, a pocket-book, 29 cents, four 2 cent stamps, some postal cards and other papers. These can be forward to Mrs. Blosveren. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Mrs. Rachel Bailin, 1906 January 13
Typed letter from JCRS to Mrs. Rachel Bailin, wife of Mr. Dave Bailin, on Jan. 13th, 1906. The letter is informing Mrs. Bailin that her husband was admitted to the sanatorium yesterday. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.