Helen Koleman Quinn papers and oral history interview, 1918-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Quinn, Helen Koleman
Title
Helen Koleman Quinn papers and oral history interview
Dates
1918-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
.69 cubic foot plus 1 sound cassette
Collection Number
2521
Summary
Tape-recorded interview of a member of an early Seattle Jewish family
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

Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Helen Koleman Quinn was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. The events of the family business, the Reform community, and especially Temple de Hirsch reveal the social life of women of her period and social background. She was divorced in 1930 and died in the Galland Home in the late 1970s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Interview, incoming letters, cookbooks, recipes, legal documents and a prayer book.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

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

Restrictions on Use

Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2521-001, Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview, 1975
  • Accession No. 2521-002, Helen Koleman Quinn papers, 1918-1949

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2521-001: Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview, 1975Return to Top

1 sound cassette

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Meta Kaplan on 30 Oct 1975.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Mrs. Quinn, 11/11/1975.

Description
Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview

Accession No. 2521-002: Helen Koleman Quinn papers, 1918-1949Return to Top

.69 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Incoming letters, student writings, cookbooks, recipes, legal documents and a prayer book.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Helen Quinn, 11/20/1979.

Description
Helen Koleman Quinn papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Women, Jewish--Washington (State)--Seattle--Social life and customs--20th century

Personal Names

  • Quinn, Helen Koleman--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
  • Temple de Hirsch (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Temple de Hirsch (Seattle, Wash.). Ladies' Auxiliary

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Berg, Gertrude (creator)
    • Quinn, Barney (creator)
    • Weil, Joseph J (creator)