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Oral history interviews with Zollie Volchok, 2000, 2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Volchok, Zollie, 1916-2012
- Title
- Oral history interviews with Zollie Volchok
- Dates
- 2000, 2008 (inclusive)20002008
- Quantity
- 0.14 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 5619
- Summary
- Oral history interviews of a Jewish man, who worked as general manager for John Danz Theaters, then formed Northwest Releasing, a talent agency
- 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
Zollie Volchok (September 22, 1916-February 26, 2012) grew up in Salem, Oregon. He served in the Navy in the War Bond Department working with the Hollywood Victory Committee. Volchok moved to Seattle in 1946 to work as general manager for John Danz Theaters, then formed Northwest Releasing, a talent agency, with his partner Jack Engerman from 1952-1969. Volchok served as general manager of the Seattle Supersonics and was awarded NBA Executive of the Year Award in 1983. He was an active member of Variety Club International.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oral History interviews. See individual accessions described below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5619-001, Zollie Volchok Oral History, 2008
- Accession No. 5619-002, Zollie Volchok Oral History, 2000
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5619-001: Zollie Volchok Oral History, 2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Interview conducted June 2, 2008. Volchok discusses booking entertainment in Seattle as President of Northwest Releasing; he particularly focuses on his involvement in the Seattle World's Fair in 1962.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Zollie Volchok, 01/04/2010
| Description |
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Zollie Volchok Oral
History |
Accession No. 5619-002: Zollie Volchok Oral History, 2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: Oral history interview conducted by Arny Robbins on August 8, 2000. Volchok discusses the Jewish community in Salem, Oregon and his founding of the Mickey Mouse Club there at the age of 13. He recounts managing the Sterling Theaters in Seattle, co-founding and operating his own booking agency called Northwest Releasing, and his work with Variety Club International and the Seattle Supersonics.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Zollie Volchok, 08/08/2000
| Description |
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Zollie Volchok Oral History |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Volchok, Zollie, 1916-2012--Interviews
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)
