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 Joseph Solotovsky to JCRS, 1905 July 13
Handwritten letter from Joseph Solotovsky to JCRS, dated July 13, 1905. The letter introduces bearer Reuben Morosky, and endorses his application to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Joseph Solotovsky.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 October 27
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated October 27, 1905. The letter comes by introduction of Eley Hoffman, who is in a poor state. The letter is signed Julius Guttman.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 October 27
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated October 27, 1905. The letter notes that Bernhard will be sent along soon. It then addresses the case of David Grossman, a son of one of the lodge members on his way from Texas. The letter is signed Julius Guttman.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 November 1
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated November 1, 1905. The letter is in introduction of Gabriel Bernhard, and endorses his application to the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 September 11
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated September 11, 1905. The letter endorses the application of Wolf Waldman to JCRS. It also provides an update on efforts to sponsor at tent at the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Julius Guttman.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 September 19
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated September 19, 1905. The letter reiterates an endorsement for Wolff Woldman, and provides further update on committee work to sponsor a tent at the JCRS sanatorium. The letter is signed Julius Guttman.
Letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, 1905 October 2
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttman to JCRS, dated October 2, 1905. The letter comes in introduction of Wolff Woldman. The letter is signed by Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak, undated. The letter informs Dr. Spivak of Mr. and Mrs. Rimland and that Guttmann raised $40.00 to $45.00 for them to enter JCRS. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.
Letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 August 27
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Aug 27, 06. The letter inquires information on how the Rimland family is doing and the rest of the letter is [illegible].
Letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak, 1906 September 5
Handwritten letter from Julius Guttmann to Dr. C. D. Spivak, on Sept. 5, 06. The letter informs Dr. C. D. Spivak that Morris Tobachnick is in need of some attention and has been sent to Denver. Mr. Guttmann asks Dr. Spivak to admit Mr. Tobachnick. The letter is signed Julius Guttmann.