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 Rev. Harris Tasch, 1919 October 27
Typed letter from JCRS to Rev. Harris Tasch, on October 27, 1919. The letter informs Rev. Tasch what he owes for bills in his late son. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Rev. Harris Tasch, 1919 December 5
Typed letter from JCRS to Rev. Harris Tasch, on December 5, 1919. The letter informs Rev. Tasch that he still owes outstanding bills to multiple people and companies. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Russian Consul (M. of F. A. Imperial Russian Consulate), 1906 November 15
Typed letter from JCRS to Russian Consul (M. of F. A. Imperial Russian Consulate), on Nov. 15, 1906. The letter inquires additional information to release the young man in question from military services. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to S. Olstein, 1906 November 30
Typed letter from JCRS to S. Olstein, dated November 30, 1906. The letter advises that S. Olstein write directly to the Bureau of Health for a death certificate for Bessie Holstein. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to S. Olstein, 1906 December 10
Typed letter from JCRS to S. Olstein, dated November 30, 1906. The letter advises two rings from Bessie Holstein are being sent under other cover, and that the money that was left was spent on burial expenses. A receipt is referenced as forward as proof. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to S. Schiffman, 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to S. Schiffman, dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of Benjamin Feinman. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sam Goldberg, 1906 February 9
Typed letter from JCRS to Mr. Sam Goldberg, Feb. 9, 1906. The letter is informing Mr. Goldberg to show this letter to the Superintendent and you will be admitted to the Sanatorium. The letter concludes that this letter needs to be presented within the next two days. The letter is not signed, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, 1906 April 4
Typed letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, dated April 4, 1906. The letter informs of Sam Simon's acceptance to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, 1906 September 7
Typed letter from JCRS to Sam Simon, dated September 7, 1906. The letter informs that Sam Simon's request to leave the sanatorium has been granted. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to Samuel Pomerantz, 1905 September 28
Typed letter from JCRS to Samuel Pomerantz, dated September 28, 1905. The letter informs Pomerantz of his acceptance to the JCRS sanatorium, and provides instruction to be admitted.