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Joseph Frankel papers, 1965-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Frankel, Joseph
- Title
- Joseph Frankel papers
- Dates
- 1965-1996 (inclusive)19651996
- Quantity
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1.11 cubic feet (1 box)
1 vertical file
2 audio cassette tapes - Collection Number
- 2813
- Summary
- Seattle Jewish community member
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
oseph Frankel was cantor at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation beginning in 1949. He was a classroom teacher and director of education, Herzl Congregation, and the founder of Herzl Hebrew High School. Cantor Frankel taught full time in the Seattle School District and retired in 1981 as Assistant to the School District Personnel Director.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
See scope and content for individual accessions below.
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
Arranged into 2 accessions:
- Accession no. 2813-001, Joseph Frankel oral history interview, 1978
- Accession no. 2813-002, Joseph Frankel papers, 1965-1996
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2813-001: Joseph Frankel Oral History Interview, 1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Joseph Cohen and Meta Kaplan on 7 Feb 1978.
Cantor Frankel discusses his life and education in Germany prior to the World War II, discusses Buchenwald, immigrating to America, and his association with the Herzl congregation in Seattle. This tape is a good source of information about Herzl from 1941 until 1970.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Joseph Frankel, December 1, 1978.
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Joseph Frankel Oral History Interview |
Accession No. 2813-002: Joseph Frankel papers, 1965-1996Return to Top
Scope and Content: Contains lectures of Joseph Frankel who lectured at the Life Learning Center at University of Washington as well as at local synagogues and religious schools. Frankel's lectures range from the history of Judaism and the Holocaust to American and global politics.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Ruth Frankel, December 5, 2012.
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Joseph Frankel papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Frankel, Joseph--Archives
Corporate Names
- Herzl Conservative Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- 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)
