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 Jennie Shoob to JCRS, 1905 November 15
Handwritten letter from Jennie Shoob to JCRS, dated November 15, 1905. The letter gives thanks for the admission of Frank Shoob to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Mrs. Jennie Shoob.
Letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, 1905 September 5
Handwritten letter from Jewish Relief Socity to JCRS, dated September 5, 1905. The letter references an enclosed application and begs a prompt and favorable decision. The letter is signed D. Kline, Pres.
Letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, 1905 September 12
Handwritten letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, dated September 12, 1905. The letter gives thanks for the notification of Edward Grissman's admission to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Mrs. Plessner.
Letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, 1910 March 1
Typed letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, dated March 1, 1910. The letter regrets to inform that no records about Edward Grissman exist. The letter is signed: (Mrs. L) Reba H. Bruck.
Letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, 1905 October 13
Handwritten letter from Jewish Relief Society to JCRS, dated October 13, 1905. The letter notes Wolff Woldman has arrived in Denver in poor health and with few resources, and recommends that he be admitted to the JCRS hospital soon. The letter is signed by D. Kline, Pres., and Mrs. Louis Plessner.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 September 18
Thank you letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane thanks Spivak for taking an interest in Schwartz’s case.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1915 January 8
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that Schwartz has two sons and a daughter in Seattle, Washington. Lane tells Spivak that one of the boys also suffers from Tuberculosis, the other son is a tailor by trade, but out of work, and her daughter is also in poor circumstances. Lane mentions a distance relative who lost her husband a few months ago and is now in bankruptcy. Lane tells Spivak that is all of the relations Schwartz has in Seattle.
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 2
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 12
Letter from J.L. Lane to C.D. Spivak. Lane tells Spivak that he has communicated with Schwartz and other people interested in her case about the contents of Spivak’s previous letter. Lane tells Spivak that they are going to try to send Schwartz to Denver at an early date, as well as supply her with money for living expenses while she waits for admission.
Letter from Jos Solotovsky to Dr. Spivak, 1906 February 14
Handwritten letter from Jos Solotovsky to Dr. Spivak, on Feburary 14, 1906. The letter is illegible. The letter is signed Jos Solotovsky.