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Sol George Levy papers, 1950-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Levy, Sol George, 1891-1976
- Title
- Sol George Levy papers
- Dates
- 1950-1972 (inclusive)19501972
- Quantity
- 5" linear and 1 1/2" linear
- Collection Number
- 2077 (Accession No. 2077-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a businessman and Boy Scout leader, of Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Businessman and Boy Scout leader, of Seattle, Washington. 1891-1976. Sol Levy, who emigrated from London to the United States in 1904, was a Seattle wholesale grocer and importer. Levy founded the Washington State International Trade Fair in 1950, and was a member until 1970. He founded the Cub Scout movement in the U.S., served as member of the executive board, 1928-1959; and president of the Chief Seattle Council of Boy Scouts, 1947-1948; and received several notable awards for his distinguished service to this organization. In 1972 he received the Brotherhood Award of the Washington Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, memoir, photographs, speeches and writings, clippings, memorabilia (negative microfilm prepared); tape-recorded interview.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cub Scouts
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Levy, Sol George, 1891-1976--Archives
Corporate Names
- Boy Scouts of America. Chief Seattle Council
- Washington State International Trade Fair, Inc
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
