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 3915 Collections and/or Records:
Spivak Family Papers and Art
Spivak Letters, National Library of Israel
Staff Banquet, 1927
Several men in tuxedos sit around a u-shaped table at a JCRS staff banquet in honor of Dr. Isidore Bronfin. Dr. Philip Hillkowitz, Dr. Charles Spivak, and Dr. Isador Bronfin sit center. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Staff Members of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1926
Steam Shovel and Group at Groundbreaking Ceremony, between 1920-1925
Telegram from A. Ressman (L. Ressman) to Dr. P. Hillkowitz, 1906 January 16
Telegram is from A. Ressman (L. Ressman) to Dr. P. Hillkowitz, on Jan 16'06. The telegram informs to arrange with the undertaker to prepare Bilains (Bilians) body for shipment by Pacific express, as cheap as possible Wire cost. The telegram has A. Ressman typed at the bottom.
Telegram from A. Shapiro to C.D. Spivak, 1911 August 14
Telegram from Aaron Shapiro to Dr. Spivak, asking him for Tillie Gleaner to be admitted to the sanatorium as soon as possible.
Telegram from Alexander Raisin to D. Spivack (Dr. Spivak), 1906 March 5
Typed telegram from Alexander Raisin to D. Spivack (Dr. Spivak), on March 5. The telegram is informing Dr. Spivak that Mr. Raisin leaves Chicago at 2:45 AM and arrives in Denver 2:20 PM, March 6. The telelgram is signed Alexander Raisin.
Telegram from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, 1907 March 9
Typed telegram from Barnett Berman to Dr. Spivak, on March 9-07. The telegram says: "If expenses for shipping Boesveran (Bosveren) exceeds hundred dollars including undertaker then bury deceased in Denver." The telegram is signed Barnett Berman.
Telegram from Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman) to Dr. C. B. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), 1907 March 8
Typed telegram from Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman) to Dr. C. B. Spivak (Dr. C. D. Spivak), on Mch 8-7. The telegram says: "Send Deceased Rubin Blusveren (Rueben Blosveren) to New Haven Lodge will advance expenses on account of endowment." The telegram is signed Barnum, Berman (Barnett Berman).