Leo A. Meltzer papers, 1913-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Meltzer, Leo A
Title
Leo A. Meltzer papers
Dates
1913-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
.17 cubic foot
Collection Number
3537 (Accession No. 3537-001)
Summary
Patents and some clippings showing Leo Meltser's inventions of a Jewish Community member
Repository
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Patent certificates, 1937-1954; clippings, 1937-1965; scrapbook, 1913-1957.

Patents and some clippings show Leo Meltser's inventions, including a theater seat still widely used. Bulk of clippings and the scrapbook deal with Herzl Conservative Congregation, Zionist Organization of America, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Except for three or four items, scrapbook is composed entirely of clippings.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by B'nai B'rith Seattle Lodge 503, 8/11/1983.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Meltzer, Dora Rubinowitz
  • Meltzer, Leo A.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Herzl Conservative Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)