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Reva Twersky Hillel photograph collection, 1936-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Twesky, Reva
- Title
- Reva Twersky Hillel photograph collection
- Dates
- 1936-1968 (inclusive)19361968
1941-1945, 1960s (bulk)19411969 - Quantity
- 237 photographic prints (1 box) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH0911
- Summary
- Photographs depicting activities and people of Hillel at University of Washington
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
A medical social worker and community service volunteer, Reva Twersky works for both Jewish and secular organizations to serve those in need. Born and raised in Seattle, Reva’s grandparents and parents, leaders within the Ashkenazic Orthodox community, instilled a love of family and community in her. Reva received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1945 and a Masters of Social Work Degree in 1968. For many years Reva worked at the University of Washington’s Medical Center as a Social Worker, Clinical Faculty Member, and Assistant Professor. With her boundless energy, Reva also volunteered for numerous Jewish and civic organizations. She and Meyer Twersky married in 1946 and had three children. Although she is officially “retired,” Reva continues to be a very committed and active volunteer.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Hillel was created in 1923 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and adopted by B'nai B'rith the following year, enabling Hillel to grow into the world’s largest Jewish campus organization. The B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundation at the University of Washington was founded in 1940. The University of Washington Hillel offers programming for undergraduates and post-college Jewish young adults in their twenties.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection features images of people, activities and events of the University of Washington Hillel organization in the early 1940s, including the tending of a Victory garden, and recreational and scholarly activities. There are also photographs of Reva Twersky at the University of Washington, and her wedding, as well as students of the Seattle Hebrew Day School.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Hillel activities, 1941-1945Return to Top
The item numbers on the photographs were added by volunteers when the collection was received, and do not represent the final numbering system, or order of collection, as not all prints are numbered.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Hillel students and activities including dances, a baseball game and tending a victory garden 46 photographs
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1941-1945 |
| 1/2 | Hillel activities including picnic and dinner 24 photographs
|
1941 |
| 1/3 | Hillel students and functions including picnic and event with servicemen 38 photographs
|
circa 1941-1945 |
| 1/4 | Hillel students and functions including image of Grand Coulee dam 31 photographs
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circa 1941-1945 |
| 1/5 | Hillel students and functions including discussion groups and services 31 photographs
|
circa 1941-1945 |
| 1/6 | Hillel students and functions including Hanukkah ceremony and Hillel library 19 photographs and 1 negative
|
circa 1941-1945 |
| 1/7 | Hillel functions including award banquet, Simhath Torah dinner, and Miller Dedication at Hillel House 12 photographs
|
circa 1941-1949 |
| 1/8 | Group photograph in front of Hillel House at University of Washington; students playing table tennis; students in library at Hillel House
Reva Twersky is present in these photographs.
3 photographs
|
circa 1944-1945 |
School groups and Twersky familyReturn to Top
The item numbers on the photographs were added by volunteers when the collection was received, and do not represent the final numbering system, or order of collection, as not all prints are numbered.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/9 | People and groups including: Cantor Chaim Gottleib; Rabbi Gabriel Perlysky; Group portraits of Seattle Hebrew Academy faculty, past presidents and Academy luncheon, school bazaar committee, past PTA presidents, and Health Sciences tour guides group
Reva Twersky is in tour guide photo.
People identified in luncheon photo: Adina Russak, Irene Steinberg, Reva Twersky, Mrs. Anna Lebow, Paula Rivkin, Leah Schwartz.
8 photographs
|
1956-1964 |
| 1/10 | Reva Twersky family group portrait, Rainier Grade school production of "Snow White," Meyer Twersky at bris; Irene Pletner, Reva Twersky's wedding and wedding party 8 photographs
|
1936-2000 |
| 1/11 | Seattle Talmud Torah; David Twersky Bar Mitzvah; Bikur Cholim Board, booklet of eight photos of Seattle Talmud Torah building 10 photographs
|
1948,1961,1959 |
Seattle Hebrew Day SchoolReturn to Top
The item numbers on the photographs were added by volunteers when the collection was received, and do not represent the final numbering system, or order of collection, as not all prints are numbered.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/12 | Students of Seattle Hebrew Day School, Seattle Hebrew Academy, Seattle Talmud Torah 12 photographs
|
1948-1958 |
| 1/13 | Seattle Hebrew Day School class portraits: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades; Seattle Hebrew Day School graduating class of 1956-57
David Twersky is present in the grade school photographs
5 photographs
|
1953-1957 |
| 1/14 | Purim at Seattle Hebrew Day School; Chanukah banquet, Samuel Steinberg at Jerusalem National Forest, PTA luncheon, Rabbi Grandernz (principal of Seattle Hebrew Day School)
Zeanna Greenberg , Irene Steinberg, Mrs. Anna Lebow, Paula Rivkin in PTA photo.
5 photographs
|
1957, circa late 1960s, 1972 |
Jewish National FundReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/15 | Rabbi Simon Dolgin [?], Memorial at Geialya, Israel, of Abraham Pupko in memory of his parents Mordechai and Dina Pupko
Written on verso of Rabbi photo: Rabbi Simon Dolgin [?] of L.A.(later made aliyah) main speaker at JNF Chanukah dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Ketzlach. Dec 22, 1968.
2 photographs.
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1968, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Twesky, Reva--Photographs (photographer)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
