Emanuel Congregation, Seattle, records, 1992-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Emanuel Congregation (Seattle, WA)
Title
Emanuel Congregation, Seattle, records
Dates
1992-2013 (inclusive)
1998-1999 (bulk)
Quantity
1 vertical file
Collection Number
5963 (Accession No. 5963-001)
Summary
Correspondence about the installation of a mechitza at a modern Orthodox congregation in Seattle, Washington as well as newsletters
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.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Joan Rudd is a member of Congregation Emanuel, a modern Orthodox congregation in Seattle.

A modern Orthodox congregation in North Seattle founded in 1968.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence relating to the controversial installation of a mechitza, a partition used to separate men and women during worship, at Emanuel Congregation in Seattle. Also includes Emanuel Congregation newsletter issues from the same time as the mechitza debate, as well as years before and after. Collected by member Joan Rudd.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Joan Rudd, 2002-07-07 and 2016

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jewish women--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Meḥiẓot--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Rudd, Joan--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Congregation Emanuel (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

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