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Zelikovsky family papers, 1901-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Zelikovsky family
- Title
- Zelikovsky family papers
- Dates
- 1901-1988 (inclusive)19011988
- Quantity
- 2.81 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 3636
- Summary
- Correspondence, legal documents, photographs, newsletters and clippings, and ephemera related to the Zelikovsky family, a Jewish emigre family with branches in the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area and Montreal, Quebec
- 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, Russian, French, Chinese, Hebrew
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Pauline Kotz Zelikovsky was born in Ufa, Russia in 1901 and emigrated with her family to Harbin, Manchuria. She received her medical degree in Liege, Belgium. She returned from Liege to Harbin but soon moved to Shanghai where she had a general practice at the hospital. She was active in the Jewish community in Shanghai. She married Michail A. Zelikovsky in 1931 and emigrated to Montreal, Canada with him in 1953, where she continued to practice medicine. She died in Piestany, Czechoslovakia in 1971.
Ida Zelikovsky Green Lassers was a pianist, piano teacher, and resident of Kirkland, Washington. She was born in Russia and emigrated to the Seattle area after living for extended periods in Harbin, Manchuria; Manila, Philippines; and Vancouver, B.C. She is the mother of Abe Zelikovsky and Esther Zelikovsky Robbins Hutton.
Michael (“Misha”) A. Zelikovsky (25 September 1897 – 17 January 1986) was the 7th of 9 children born to Abraham and Rachel Zelikovsky. He was born in Tomsk, Russia. Shortly thereafter the family was given special permission and encouragement to enter Harbin, Manchuria for settlement purposes. They took the opportunity because of greater freedoms and promises for education and personal safety.
Misha graduated from high school and the University of Belgium. It was there that he met his future wife, Pauline Kotz. During this time he also worked in a mechanical factory to help support himself. Upon their graduation they returned to China where they married and moved to Shanghai. During their lifetimes Misha and Pauline worked for the Jewish community in China by helping incoming refugees. In 1953 they moved to Montreal, Canada where Misha worked as a businessman in manufacturing. He passed away in 1986.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, legal documents, photographs, newsletters and clippings, and ephemera related to the Zelikovsky family.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 3636-001, Zelikovsky family papers, 1901-1976
- Accession No. 3636-002, Zelikovsky family papers, 1902-1985
- Accession No. 3636-003, Zelikovsky family papers, 1936-1971
- Accession No. 3636-004, Zelikovsky Family papers, 1980-1988
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3636-001: Zelikovsky family papers, 1901-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, passports, legal documents, diplomas, photographs, ephemera, and newsletters.
Bulk of the accession is in Russian. Almost the entire accession is papers of Pauline Kotz Zelikovsky, M.D.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Esther Zelikovsky Robbins, 11/4/1983.
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Accession No. 3636-002: Zelikovsky family papers, 1902-1985 (bulk circa 1950-1985)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, legal documents (in Russian, French and Chinese), English transcripts of documents, photographs, certificates, and memorabilia.
Contents primarily document the life of Ida Zelikovsky Green Lassers.
Some legal documents and academic diplomas pertain to Pauline Kotz Zelikovsky, M.D. and her husband, Michael A. Zelikovsky.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Esther Zelikovsky Robbins Hutton, 6/25/1996.
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Accession No. 3636-003: Zelikovsky family papers, 1936-1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, passports, legal records, photographs, clippings, and ephemera.
Papers are primarily those of Pauline (Paulina) Kotz Zelikovsky and her husband Michail Abramovich Zelikovsky
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Esther Zelikovsky Robbins, 2/28/1998.
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Accession No. 3636-004: Zelikovsky Family papers, 1980-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: The majority of the addition contains materials related to the death of Michael Zelikovsky. Included: correspondence related to the will, yahrzeit program, memorial, cremation records and correspondence, proof of burial, funeral guest book, obituary and draft, etc. This addition also contains materials related to the Association of Former Residents of China (1980-1985), which focused on Jewish communities in China. Included are two newsletters, 1 newspaper clipping, and one letter (in Hebrew, likely a receipt for membership). Also included is one postcard of Moscow to Michail Zelikovsky from Ira & Vicki (1981), and one printed copy of the Hatikvah (Israel’s national anthem) transliterated from Hebrew and in Cyrillic characters.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Esther Robbins Hutton, 1999-06-22
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Immigrants--Québec (Province)--Montréal
- Immigrants--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish families--Québec (Province)--Montréal
- Jewish families--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Zelikovsky, Abe--Archives
- Zelikovsky, Michail A.--Archives
- Zelikovsky, Michail A.--Death and burial
- Zelikovsky, Pauline Kotz--Archives
- Zelikovsky-Green, Ida--Archives
Family Names
- Zelikovsky family--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera
- Newsletters
- Personal correspondence
- Records (Documents)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Zelikovsky, Abe, (creator)
- Zelikovsky, Michail A., (creator)
- Zelikovsky-Green, Ida, (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), (host institution)
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)
