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Baruch Shapiro papers, 1862-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shapiro, Baruch, 1880-1970
- Title
- Baruch Shapiro papers
- Dates
- 1862-1979 (inclusive)18621979
- Quantity
- 5 vertical files
- Collection Number
- 2633
- Summary
- Papers of a Rabbi and founder of Machsikay Hadath Congregation 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Baruch Shapiro was rabbi of Herzl Congregation from sometime after 1906 until the late 1920s when the congregation switched from orthodox to conservative Judaism. Then he and a small band of followers established the orthodox Machsikay Hadath Congregation. He died in 1970 at the age of 87.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Family documents, biographical features, merger information of Machzikay Hadath and Bikur Cholim.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 2633-001, Baruch Shapiro correspondence, 1934-1935
- Accession No. 2633-002, Baruch Shapiro papers, 1862-1971
- Accession No. 2633-003, Baruch Shapiro papers, 1979
- Accession No. 2633-004, Baruch Shapiro clipping, 1974
- Accession No. 2633-005, Baruch Shapiro papers, 1915
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2633-001: Baruch Shapiro correspondence, 1934-1935Return to Top
Scope and Content: Documents his supervision of the milling of passover flour for five U.S. Matzoh manufacturers.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert Shapiro, 8/23/1976.
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Baruch Shapiro correspondence |
Accession No. 2633-002: Baruch Shapiro papers, 1862-1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Court papers, notices, agreements.
Court papers are from the probate of Rabbi Shapiro's will. He died in 1970 at 87. Also includes notices to the congregation of Machzikay Hadath regarding the merger with Bikur Cholim, and their "Joint Plan and Agreement of Merger of Machzikay Hadath and Bikur Cholim."
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.
Acquisition Info: Donated by King County Superior Court, 3/1/1978.
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Baruch Shapiro papers |
Accession No. 2633-003: Baruch Shapiro papers, 1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photo and slides of Sperry Flour Co., San Francisco.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Susan Mautner, 11/20/1979.
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Baruch Shapiro papers |
Accession No. 2633-004: Baruch Shapiro clipping, 1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Long article about Rabbi Baruch Shapiro and his wife, who was known as the Rebbitzen of Seattle.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Adele Frand, 12/1/1986.
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Baruch Shapiro clipping |
Accession No. 2633-005: Baruch Shapiro papers, 1915Return to Top
Scope and Content: Marriage license, 1915, and envelope.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Baruch Shapiro papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Shapiro, Baruch, 1880-1970--Archives
- Shapiro, Hinda Gershonovich
Corporate Names
- Congregation Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath (Seattle, Wash.)
- Machzikay Hadath Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)
- Seattle Talmud Torah Hebrew School
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Wolpin, Nisson
