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 Rabbi B. L. Levinthal, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi B. L. Levinthal, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Levinthal that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient to the institution. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Idelson that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient into JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 October 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on October 28th, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Idelson that Joseph Schechter's wife, who lives in Romania, needs documentation to approve her as a widow. The letter inquires Rabbie Idelson's help with a statement in Hewbrew and signing it with the seal. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, 1906 November 12
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi I. Idelson, on Nov. 12, 1906. The letter is regarding Jospeh Schechter's wife, who needs proof of death of her late husband in order to be considered a widow, rather than an Aguna. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Jacob Gordon, 1906 August 31
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Jacob Gordon, on August 31, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Gordon that Mrs. Matilda Haberman has entered the Sanatorium. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Joseph Grossman, 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Joseph Grossman, on Jan. 15th, 1906. The letter is informing Rabbi Grossman that Mr. Louis Levin has been accepted as a patient at JCRS. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Z. Rosen, 1906 November 17
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Z. Rosen, on Nov. 17, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Rosen that the certificate of death of Joseph Schechter is enclosed within, as well as a report from the President of Mt. Nebo Cemetery Ass'n., designating the exact place where the deceased was buried. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Z. Rosen
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Z. Rosen, undated. The letter informs Rabbi Rosen that the death certificate of Joseph Schechter is enclose, including a report of the President of Mt. Nebo Cemetery Ass'n. about Mr. Schechter's burial location. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rabbi Zalel Rosen, 1906 October 16
Typed letter from JCRS to Rabbi Zalel Rosen, on Oct. 16, 1906. The letter informs Rabbi Rosen that his letter inquiring Joseph Schechter has been received. Joseph Schechter was accepted as an emergency case and has passed away. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rachel Lipkin, 1905 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Rachel Lipkin, dated September 7, 1905. The letter informs that Edward Lipkin has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. It is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.