J. Irwin Goldberg oral history interview, 2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Goldberg, J. Irwin, 1918-
Title
J. Irwin Goldberg oral history interview
Dates
2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 sound cassettes (50 minutes); Transcript: 17 pages
Collection Number
5464 (Accession No. 5464-001)
Summary
Tape recorded interview where he talks about his family and childhood, and the neighborhood he lived. He talks about life during World War II, his time with the US Air Corps, his studies at UW, community involvement and his business
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

Special Media: 2 cassette audio tapes

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape recorded interview covering the years circa 1916 to 2004, taken on October 7, 2004; transcript

Mr. Goldberg talks about his family and childhood, and the neighborhood he lived. He describes his life during World War II, his time with the U.S. Air Corps, and his studies at the University of Washington following his discharge. He talks about joining his father's fur business, and he discusses its development and his management of it. Mr. Goldberg talks about his and his family's community involvement with several Jewish organizations.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's rights have been dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.

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Preservation Note

Special Media: 2 cassette audio tapes

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • H.E. Goldberg Company

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Goldberg, J. Irwin, 1918- (creator)
    • Katsman, Alvin, 1923- (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)