Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1964-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rosenzweig, Norman
Title
Norman Rosenzweig papers
Dates
1964-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 1.92 cubic feet
Collection Number
4299
Summary
Papers of president of the Pacific Northwest Region of United Synagogues of America
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

Camp Solomon Schechter was founded by the Conservative Jewish congregations in the Northwest (Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, B.C., Calgary, Edmonton, Portland) in 1955. Facilities were rented until its present site was purchased in 1968.

The Pacific Northwest Region of United Synagogues of America (a Conservative affiliation) oversaw the camp from 1974-75.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Historical features, organizational features, correspondence, minutes, newsletters, membership lists, news releases, bulletins, clippings, constitution and bylaws, brochures. Material concerns Congregation Beth Shalom of which Rosenzweig was President and Camp Solomon Schechter near Olympia, Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4299-001, Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1967-1986
  • Accession No. 4299-002, Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1968-1986
  • Accession No. 4299-003, Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1964-1974
  • Accession No. 4299-004, Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1972-1993

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4299-001: Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1967-1986Return to Top

.73 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Historical features, organizational features, correspondence, minutes, newsletters, membership lists, news releases, bulletins, clippings, 1967-1986. The entire accession is Beth Shalom material.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Description
Norman Rosenzweig papers

Accession No. 4299-002: Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1968-1986Return to Top

.36 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, constitution and bylaws, financial records, membership records, brochures, clippings, subject series, Beth Shalom committee files, 1968-1986 Norman Rosenzweig's papers as president of Congregation Beth Shalom. The entire accession is Beth Shalom material.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Description
Norman Rosenzweig papers

Accession No. 4299-003: Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1964-1974Return to Top

.21 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Primarily correspondence, financial records, minutes, and property appraisal concerning Camp Solomon Schechter, a Jewish summer camp for youth near Olympia, WA (1968-1974). Also bylaws, bulletin and news release regarding Congregation Beth Shalom (1970-1972); yearbook of Herzl Conservative Congregation (1964-1965).

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Rosenzweig, 10/15/199.

Description
Norman Rosenzweig papers

Accession No. 4299-004: Norman Rosenzweig papers, 1972-1993Return to Top

.62 cubic foot (2 boxes and 1 expanding envelope)

Scope and Content: Records of Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle, including historical and organizational features, correspondence, Board minutes, budgets, financial reports, membership lists, long range planning files, contract, committee files.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Rosenzweig, 1/30/1995.

Description
Norman Rosenzweig papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jewish camps--Northwest, Pacific
  • Jews--Washington (State)
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Rosenzweig, Norman--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Camp Solomon Schechter (Organization)--History--Sources
  • Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)--History--Sources
  • Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Mercer Island, Wash.)
  • United Synagogue of America

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Stampfer, Joshua (creator)
    • Stiefel, Ernest R (creator)