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Nathan Krems papers, 1931-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Krems, Nathan
- Title
- Nathan Krems papers
- Dates
- 1931-1973 (inclusive)19311973
- Quantity
- 2.33 cubic feet plus 1 sound cassette and 1 transcript
- Collection Number
- 2145
- Summary
- Tape recorded interview with Krems, a Seattle journalist, in which he describes his father's emigration from Poland, the "Jewish Voice" (the first Jewish newspaper in Seattle), and his work on the "Jewish Transcript"
- 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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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Nathan Krems was born April 10, 1915 to parents Sarah and Solomon in Seattle, Washington. He was the oldest of 7 children, with 5 brothers and one sister.
Solomon Krems, Nathan's father, was a Polish immigrant and the publisher of the first Jewish newspaper in Seattle, the Jewish Voice. Solomon Krems learned the printing trade, as he migrated through Europe, Canada, and the United States. This was his business while he published the newspaper. Nathan also worked on the Jewish Transcript, which he edited when he was a college student in the 1930s. Nathan attended the University of Washington and earned a degree in journalism.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2145-001, Nathan Krems oral history interview, 1973.
- Accession No. 2145-002, Nathan Krems papers, 1931-1941.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2145-001: Nathan Krems oral history interview, 1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by K. Winn, July 12, 1973.
Mr. Krems describes his father's emigration from Poland, the "Jewish Voice" (the first Jewish newspaper in Seattle), and his work on the "Jewish Transcript", which he edited while a college student in the late 1930s.
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: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Nathan Krems, 7/12/1973.
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Nathan Krems oral history interview |
Accession No. 2145-002: Nathan Krems papers, 1931-1941Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, notes, subject files.
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 Nathan Krems, 11/26/1974.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jewish journalists--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Journalists--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Krems, Nathan--Archives
- Krems, Nathan--Interviews
- Rix, Erich
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Titles within the Collection
- Jewish Transcript (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Krems, Abe
Corporate Names
- American Newspaper Guild. Seattle Chapter (creator)
- B'nai B'rith. Anti-defamation League (creator)
- B'nai B'rith. International Council (creator)
- Seattle Jewish Youth Council (creator)
- Silver Shirt Legion of America (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Water and Power Consumers Association of Washington (creator)
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)
