Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1961-1981
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.). Yavneh Branch
- Title
- Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records
- Dates
- 1961-1981 (inclusive)19611981
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet plus 3 cassette tapes and 2 vertical files
- Collection Number
- 2878
- Summary
- Correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletters, ephemera, and interview transcripts and cassette tapes about the history of Congregation Bikur Cholim, Yavneh Branch, in 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Orthodox Jewish Yavneh Congregation was formed in 1961 in Seward Park, within walking distance for residents. In 1964, Yavneh Congregation merged with Bikur Cholim and became known as the Seward Park Branch of Bikur Cholim. In 1972, Bikur Cholim on 17th Avenue and Yesler Street closed its doors and built a new synagogue at 5145 South Morgan in Seward Park.
Content Description
Correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletters, ephemera, and interview transcripts and cassette tapes about the history of the congregation.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2878-001, Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1961-1968
- Accession No. 2878-003, Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1979
- Accession No. 2878-004, Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1961-1968
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2878-001: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1961-1968
0.23 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletters; 1961-1968.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Charles Jassen, 1978-09-01
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Description: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records
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Accession No. 2878-003: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1979
3 cassette tapes (60 minutes each); Transcript: 51 pages.Scope and Content: Tape recorded reminiscences recorded on 12 Nov. 1979, covering years 1946-1971; transcript,
Adina and Joe Russack, Charles Jassan, Ben Willner, Irving Feinberg are speakers. They recount the history of "Yavneh", Orthodox gathering in Seward Park, its relationship with Bikur Cholim. They name the succession of Presidents of Yavneh.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Adina Russack, 1981-08-01
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Description: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records
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Accession No. 2878-004: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records, 1961-1968
1 vertical fileScope and Content: Includes an invitation to the first Sabbath service of Yavneh Synagogue, checks written from the congregation, and three real estate purchase agreements for property in Seward Park.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Meta Buttnick, 1996-10-01
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Description: Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.), Yavneh Branch records
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)
- Orthodox Judaism--Washington (State)
- Synagogues--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Londinski, Moses
- Rivkin, Sholom
Corporate Names
- Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged (Seattle, Wash.)
- Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.)
- Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.). Yavneh Branch--Archives
- Congregation Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath (Seattle, Wash.)
- Seattle Talmud Torah Hebrew School
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Churches and religious affairs--Jewish
- Washington (State)--Churches and religious affairs--Jewish
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes
- Interviews
- Newsletters
- Reminiscences
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Graudenz, Samuel (creator)
- Jassen, Charles, 1918- (creator)
- Willner, Louis (creator)
Corporate Names
- Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.). Yavneh Branch (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
