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Leon Israel papers, 1918-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Israel, Leon
- Title
- Leon Israel papers
- Dates
- 1918-1990 (inclusive)19181990
- Quantity
- 1 vertical file; 1 sound disc
- Collection Number
- 4393 (Accession No. 4393-001)
- Summary
- Papers of Rabbi Sabetai Israel and his son who was a Seattle Jewish community member and past cantor at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle
- 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
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Open to all users. Sound recording is open for previewing onsite in the Special Collections Reading Room.
- 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, remembrances, certificates, correspondence, a photograph, rabbinical documents, and related papers (partially photocopies) relating to Rabbi Sabetai Israel and his son, Leon Israel, approximately 1918-1990. Many of the documents are not in English, possibly in Ladino. Also includes a 45 rpm recording of Leon Israel singing "Ehad Mi Yodeah" and Kiddush, no date.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Israel, Leon--Archives
- Israel, Sabetai
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
