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Samuel B. Asia papers, 1921-1930
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Asia, Samuel B
- Title
- Samuel B. Asia papers
- Dates
- 1921-1930 (inclusive)19211930
- Quantity
- .22 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- 1926 (Accession No. 1926-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a Tacoma Jewish community member who came to the US from Russia in 1895. He was a dry goods and clothing merchant in Tacoma and later in Seattle
- 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
Samaul B. Asia came to the United States from Russia in 1895. He was a dry goods and clothing merchant in Tacoma and later in Seattle. He was active in the Jewish communtiy and in Seattle civic efforts. For further information see the autobiographical account of the Asia family, "No Time for Tears," written by his sister Mary Asia Hilf and published by Yoseloff in New York, 1964.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Letters, speech, student theme, photograph, ephemera, loose clippings, and scrapbook of clippings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Tacoma
Personal Names
- Asia, Samuel B.--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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