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Anna Helfgott papers, 1932-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Helfgott, Anna, 1899-1996
Title
Anna Helfgott papers
Dates
1932-1996 (inclusive)
1970-1996 (bulk)
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet (2 boxes plus 1 sound cassette)
Collection Number
6118 (Accession No. 6118-001)
Summary
Diaries, writings, correspondence, and other papers of Anna Helfgott, an elder care activist in Seattle, Washington
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Anna Helfgott was born on October 3, 1899, in Baltimore, Maryland to parents William Altshul and Esther Bass Altshul. After marrying her husband, Iser, the couple remained in Baltimore and had three children: Esther, Lenny, and Dorothy. Helfgott worked as a department store dressmaker and fitter, during which time she was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU). In 1964, Helfgott relocated to Boston to work as a VISTA volunteer before moving to Bellingham, Washington, in 1970. In Bellingham, she took part in the Bridges Program at Western Washington University. After later moving to Seattle, Helfgott played an active role as a volunteer and board president of the Gray Panthers from the founding of the organization in 1976 until the early 1990s, and also volunteered with other organizations that supported elder rights and care, including the Elder Citizens Coalition, Citizens for Improvement of Nursing Homes, the Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens, the Older Women's League, and the International League for Peace and Freedom. Anna Helfgott died on January 21, 1996.

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Content Description

Diaries, calendars, course work and notes, poetry and creative writings, correspondence, scrapbooks, oral history interview, publications, and other materials pertaining to Anna Helfgott and the many advocacy and political activities in which she participated (especially her involvement with the Gray Panthers). Also included are biographical materials related to her brother Milton Altshul's life and career.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Esther Helfgott, 2008-07-30

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Esther Altshul Helfgott Papers (Mss Coll 2675)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Course work and notes
    Dates: 1970-1987
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Writings
    Dates: 1980s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Diaries
    Dates: 1968-1991
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1990s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Photographs
    Dates: 1970s-1980s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Scrapbooks
    Dates: 1990s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Gray Panthers
    Dates: 1980s-1990s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Gray Panthers oral history interview with Anna Helfgott by Genevieve Beach
    Dates: 1992
    Container: Cassette Sound Cassette 960
  • Description: Retirement and assisted living
    Dates: 1990s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: 90th Birthday Celebration
    Dates: 1989
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Miscellaneous
    Dates: 1980s-1990s
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Milton Altshul biographical materials
    Dates: 1960s-1980s
    Container: Box 1

  • Published materials, 1932-1985

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Subject Terms

  • Labor movement--United States
  • Older people--Care--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Senior power--United States

Personal Names

  • Altshul, Milton
  • Helfgott, Anna, 1899-1996--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Gray Panthers (Activist group)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries
  • Oral histories
  • Personal correspondence
  • Records (Documents)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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