Leon Israel papers, 1929-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Israel, Leon
Title
Leon Israel papers
Dates
1929-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 vertical files; 1 sound disc
Collection Number
4393 (Accession No. 4393-001)
Summary
Articles, rabbinical documents and related papers relating to Rabbi Sabetai Israel and his son who was a Seattle Jewish community member and past cantor at Temple De Hirsch Sinai 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

Rabbi Sabetai Israel served in Congregation Ezra Bessaroth from 1918-1923 and in Congregation Ahavath Ahim from 1925-1930. His son, Leon Israel, is a professional singer, now retired, who was a cantor soloist for 30 years at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Articles, rabbinical documents and related papers (some photocopies) relating to Rabbi Sabetai Israel and his son, Leon Israel. Accession also includes a recording of Leon Israel singing "Ehad Mi Yodeah" and Kiddush.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Leon Israel, 5/25/1992.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Israel, Leon--Archives
  • Israel, Sabetai

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • 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)