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Oral history interviews with James L. Mirel, 1976-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mirel, James L., 1947-
- Title
- Oral history interviews with James L. Mirel
- Dates
- 1976-1999 (inclusive)19761999
- Quantity
- 3 sound cassettes plus 1 transcript
- Collection Number
- 2658
- Summary
- Oral histories with Rabbi Mirel, the Director of Youth Services at Temple de Hirsch Sinai (1976)
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Rabbi Mirel is the Director of Youth Services at Temple de Hirsch-Sinai (1976).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2658-001, James L. Mirel lecture, 1976
- Accession No. 2658-002, James L. Mirel oral history interview, 1999
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2658-001: James L. Mirel lecture, 1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded lecture conducted on 22 Jan 1976.
Tape is of Rabbi Mirel of Temple de Hirsch speaking on the History of the Jewish community in Seattle.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Meta Kaplan, 1/1/1976.
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James L. Mirel lecture |
Accession No. 2658-002: James L. Mirel oral history interview, 1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Mirel outlines his early life and education and his involvement in music. He tells the history of the Klezmer musical group, the Mazeltones. In describing his career as a rabbi, he defines Temple B'nai Torah, where he succeeded Rabbi Jacob Singer, as a traditional reform synagogue. He discusses his involvement in interfatih work and mentions individuals with whom he has interacted. He tells of Sabbath services he has lead at the Kline Galland Home. He describes the musical career of his wife, Julie, and mentions his recent book, "Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living."
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.
Acquisition Info: Donated by James Mirel, 2/23/2000.
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James L. Mirel oral history interview |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Levine, Raphael H., 1901-
- Mirel, James L., 1947- --Interviews
- Mirel, Julie
- Singer, Jacob, 1922-1982
Corporate Names
- Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged (Seattle, Wash.)
- Mazeltones (Musical group)
- Temple B'nai Torah (Bellevue, Wash.)
- Temple B'nai Torah (Mercer Island, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Rosenbaum, Mildred Hardin
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
