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Marco Franco papers, 1908-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Franco, Marco
- Title
- Marco Franco papers
- Dates
- 1908-1985 (inclusive)19081985
1951-1967 (bulk)19511967 - Quantity
- 0.21 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4549 (Accession No. 4549-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a charter member and founder of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Marco Franco was born on the Island of Rhodes, moved to Seattle in 1910, was a charter member and founder of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, and an organizer of the Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood. He died in 1967 at the age of 85.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Programs, correspondence, newsletters, awards, clippings, ephemera. Concerning Franco's activities with various Seattle Jewish organizations. Includes some papers of Franco's daughter, Sara Horowitz.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Personal PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Incoming Letters |
1964 |
| 1/2 | Incoming Letters - Condolences |
1967 |
| 1/3 | Legal Documents |
1908 |
| 1/4 | Awards |
1960, 1963, 1964 |
| 1/5 | Newsletters - Congregation Ezra Bessaroth |
1960 |
| 1/6 | Seattle Hebrew School Programs |
1957, 1967 |
| 1/7 | Sephardic Talmud Torah Programs |
1932, 1935 |
| 1/8 | Clippings |
1958, 1961, 1964, 1967 |
| 1/9 | Ephemera |
1957, 1968 |
| 1/10 | B'nai B'rith, Seattle Lodge Programs |
1951 |
| 1/11 | Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Awards |
1956, 1961 |
| 1/12 | Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Membership
Records |
1957 |
Series 2: Sara HorowitzReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/13 | Incoming Letters |
1969 |
| 1/14 | Writings |
1985 |
| 1/15 | Programs |
1923, 1937 |
| 1/16 | Clippings |
1922, 1937 |
| 1/17 | Ephemera |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Franco, Marco--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Awards (creator)
- Seattle Talmud Torah Hebrew School (creator)
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