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 United Jewish Charities of St. Louis, 1906 July 28
Typed letter from JCRS to United Jewish Charities of St. Louis, dated July 28, 1906. The letter acknowledges receipt of check for $14.00. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1905 December 19
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., dated December 19, 1905. The letter informs that Bessie Holstein has been accepted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1906 July 30
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., dated July 30, 1906. The letter notes that Bessie Holstein has not received a notice of discharge, that her condition is such that she wouldn't, and requests to know the source of the information that she had. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1911 May 1
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated May 1, 1911. The letter notes that efforts to locate Jonas Lebowitz have failed, and requests further information to consider him. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1911 May 5
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A, dated May 5, 1911. The letter informs that Jonas Lebowitz was admitted to the JCRS sanatorium as an emergency case. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1905 December 27
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated December 27, 1905. The letter informs that William Schaffer has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1906 January 15
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated January 15, 1906. The letter informs that Morris Perl has been admitted to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1905 December 11
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated December 11, 1905. The letter notes that no correspondence turning Samuel Pomerantz from the sanatorium has been sent, but if physician examination at the end of the month comes back positive, he may be discharged. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" was typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge I.O.B.A., 1910 February 24
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., dated February 24, 1910. The letter inquires after the status of A. Siegel. The letter is unsigned, but "Secretary" is typed at the bottom.
Letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.O.B.A., 1905 July 6
Typed letter from JCRS to United States Grand Lodge, I.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.