Earl Stanton Starr oral history interview, 2001

Overview of the Collection

Interviewee
Starr, Earl Stanton
Title
Earl Stanton Starr oral history interview
Dates
2001 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 sound cassettes (75 mintues)
1 transcript (23 pages)
Collection Number
5454 (Accession No. 5454-001)
Summary
Tape recorded interview, photograph, biographical summary of Rabbi who discusses early influences, his decision to become a Rabbi, his professional life in Pennsylvania and in Seattle
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1931. Married Phyllis Tatcher. Senior Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle 1970 to time of interview (30+ years).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape recorded interview covering the years 1931-2001, taken on March 6, 2001; transcript, photograph, biographical and professional summary

Rabbi Starr discusses early influences, his decision to become a Rabbi, his professional life in Pennsylvania and in Seattle. He also talks about his work in the community, changes in Reform Judaism in Seattle, and interfaith issues such as marriage. Dr. Starr describes the growth of the Temple and the community; and he discusses anti-semitism, Jewish advocacy, and teaching.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Use

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Earl Stanton Starr, 20, 03/0

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Starr, Earl Stanton--Interviews

Corporate Names

  • Temple De Hirsch Sinai (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Adler, Judith R., 1933- (interviewer)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)