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Bernard and Audrey Jaffe oral history interviews, 2006
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jaffe, Bernard M. 1921-2011
- Title
- Bernard and Audrey Jaffe oral history interviews
- Dates
- 2006 (inclusive)20062006
- Quantity
- 1 audiocassette and 1 transcript (first interview only), 2 CDs
- Collection Number
- 5773
- Summary
- Oral history interviews that form part of the Jewish Archives at the 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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Open to all users
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Bernard Jaffe was born in Bellingham before moving to Seattle where he attended grade school, Garfield High School, and the University of Washington. He served in the Army Transportation Corps during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he married Audrey and they settled in Bellingham. They owned a number of war surplus businesses including the Northern Sales Company and Northwest Liquidators.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
5773-001: Oral history interview conducted by Ernest and Doris Stiefel on May 1, 2006. The Jaffes recount their personal histories but primarily discuss the history and future of the Jewish community in Bellingham, the founding of both Beth Israel and Eitz Chaim Synagogues, and the desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Bellingham. 5773-002: Filmed interview with Bernard Jaffe about his experiences in WWII and afterwards with historical images as illustration. Jaffe was a captain in the Transportation Corps.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5773-001, Bernard and Audrey Jaffe oral history interview, 2006
- Accession No. 5773-002, Bernard Jaffe oral history, 2006
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5773-001: Bernard and Audrey Jaffe oral history interview, 2006Return to Top
Scope and Content: Oral history interview conducted by Ernest and Doris Stiefel on May 1, 2006. The Jaffes recount their personal histories but primarily discuss the history and future of the Jewish community in Bellingham, the founding of both Beth Israel and Eitz Chaim Synagogues, and the desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Bellingham.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Due to the fragility of analog tape, users may be required to arrange for the transfer to digital format before the audio can be accessed. Contact Special Collections for details.
Physical/Technical Access: Due to the fragility of analog tape, users may be required to arrange for the transfer to digital format before the audio can be accessed. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Audrey Jaffe, May 1, 2006
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Bernard and Audrey Jaffe oral
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Accession No. 5773-002: Bernard Jaffe oral history, 2006Return to Top
Scope and Content: Filmed interview with Bernard Jaffe about his experiences in WWII and afterwards with historical images as illustration. Jaffe was a captain in the Transportation Corps.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Bernard Jaffe, 2006-05-16
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Bernard Jaffe oral history |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cemeteries--Desecration--Washington (State)--Bellingham
- Jews--Washington (State)--Bellingham--Interviews
Personal Names
- Jaffe, Audrey D., 1929---Interviews
- Jaffe, Bernard M., 1921-2011--Interviews
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
