Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2092-001: Laura Berch interview, 1894-1979
- Accession No. 2092-002: Laura Berch papers, circa 1925-1946
- Accession No. 2092-003: Laura Berch papers, circa 1936-1961
- Accession No. 2092-004: Menorah Society theater program, 1922
- Accession No. 2092-005: Laura Berch interview, 1979
- Accession No. 2092-006: Laura Berch papers, 1920-1976
- Accession No. 2092-007: Laura Berch papers, circa 1936-1971
- Names and Subjects
Laura Berch papers, 1894-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Berch, Laura, 1894-1989
- Title
- Laura Berch papers
- Dates
- 1894-1979 (inclusive)18941979
- Quantity
- .53 cubic foot plus 1 vertical file, 2 sound cassettes, 1 transcript and 3 items
- Collection Number
- 2092
- Summary
- Tape recorded interview of a businesswoman of Seattle, Washington who discusses Seattle Hadassah newspaper and her early life in Russia
- 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
Mrs. Berch, born Laura Sender in Russia, immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada, where her family homesteaded in Camper, Manitoba from 1914-1919. Her husband, Michael Berch, was in the hay and grain business in Winnipeg and Seattle. She was a founder of Hadassah, a women's Zionist group. Laura Berch was president and secretary of Hadassah in Seattle. She was active in Hadassah and Torah from the 1920's.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2092-001: Laura Berch interview, 1894-1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview of Laura Berch conducted by Mrs. Schrieber on Feb. 7, 1973 and Oct. 16, 1979, a brief history of Seattle Hadassah 1894-1930, newsletter (1973), transcript of interview and letter regarding campaign against public school Bible reading (1933).
Mrs. Berch talks about her early life in Russia and arrival in Winnipeg, Canada, where her family homesteaded in Camper, Manitoba from 1904-1919.
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: May be used for research, instruction, publication and similar educational purposes.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Mrs. Laura Berch, 2/8/1973.
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Laura Berch interview |
Accession No. 2092-002: Laura Berch papers, circa 1925-1946Return to Top
Scope and Content: Programs, membership lists, newsletters, ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Laura Berch, 3/7/1973.
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Laura Berch papers |
Accession No. 2092-003: Laura Berch papers, circa 1936-1961Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memorabilia, photos, and letters regarding Hadassah.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Mrs. Berch, 12/16/1975.
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Laura Berch papers |
Accession No. 2092-004: Menorah Society theater program, 1922Return to Top
Scope and Content: University of Washington Menorah Society theater program for 1922 production of "Children of the Ghetto".
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Laura Berch, 11/1/1981.
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Menorah Society theater program |
Accession No. 2092-005: Laura Berch interview, 1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview of Laura Berch conducted by Jeanette Schrieber on Oct. 16, 1979.
Restrictions on Access: May be used for research, instruction, publication, and similar educational purposes.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Laura Berch, 10/16/1979.
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Laura Berch interview |
Accession No. 2092-006: Laura Berch papers, 1920-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Hadassah minutes and agenda, 1969; historical features, correspondence, clippings, ephemera, 1920-1976.
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 Belle Berch Silver, 4/2/1987.
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Laura Berch papers |
Accession No. 2092-007: Laura Berch papers, circa 1936-1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Hadassah awards, ca. 1971; clippings, 1936-1964; ephemera (no date).
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 Belle Berch Silver, 3/1/1988.
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Laura Berch papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Immigrants--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Jews, Russian--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Berch, Laura, 1894-1989--Archives
- Berch, Michael
Corporate Names
- Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of Amerca. Seattle Chapter
- Menorah Society (University of Washington)
- Women's American ORT. Seattle Chapter
Geographical Names
- Manitoba--Description and travel
- Winnipeg (Man.)--Description and travel
Titles within the Collection
- Junior Jewish Transcript
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Schrieber, Jeanette (creator)
- Szold, Henrietta, 1860-1945
Corporate Names
- Herzl Conservative Congregation (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Mercer Island, Wash.) (creator)
- Seattle Talmud Torah Hebrew School (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
