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 Nathan Rabinowitz, 1905 December 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Nathan Rabinowitz, dated December 9, 1905. The letter informs that Nathan Rabinowitz has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Nathan Rabinowitz, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Nathan Rabinowitz, dated July 28, 1906. The letter requests that Nathan Rabinowitz send his brother to the JCRS office as soon as possible. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to New Haven Lodge, No. 21. O. B. A., 1906 November 5
Typed letter from JCRS to New Haven Lodge, No. 21 O. B. A., on 5th, November 1906. The letter informs the lodge that their member, Mr. Reuben Blosveren, has been admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.The Secretary is M. Mendelsohn.
Letter from JCRS to O.M. Shere, 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to O.M. Shere, dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Joseph Jaffe has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Order of Brith Abraham, 1906 April 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Order Brith Abraham, dated April 28, 1906. The letter references an enclosed letter to the American Hebrew Lodge #274 for forwarding to the correct address. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to P. Sandomire, 1906 January 2
Typed letter from JCRS to P. Sandomire, dated January 2, 1906. The letter acknowledges receipt of $5.00 for board for Beckie Moses, and promises to do everything to admit her in the next two weeks. It repeats admonition to send advance notice or money for applicants to maintain themselves while waiting for admission to the sanatorium. It leaves off with a personal note about Sandomire's marriage. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Patterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A., 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to Paterson City Lodge #102, O.B.A., dated July 6, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edmond Dienstag to the JCRS Sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Dienstag, 1905 July 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Dienstag, dated July 7, 1905. The letter informs of the admission of Edmond Dienstag to the JCRS Sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, 1905 August 10
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, dated August 10, 1905. The letter requests that Pauline Garber come to the office between two and four the next afternoon. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, 1906 March 29
Typed letter from JCRS to Pauline Garber, dated March 29, 1906. The letter informs that Pauline Garber will be discharged on April 20, 1906. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.