Fortuna Calvo oral history interview, 1976-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Calvo, Fortuna, 1908-
Title
Fortuna Calvo oral history interview
Dates
1976-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min.)
Collection Number
2794 (Accession No. 2794-001)
Summary
Interviews discussing family history of a member of the Sephardic Jewish community 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

One of the first Sephardic Jews in Seattle and the daughter of Shlomo (Solomon) and Luna Calvo.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Two tape recorded interviews. The first interview was conducted by Fannie Roberts on 9 Feb 1976. The second was conducted by Adina Russak on 15 Oct 1979.

Calvo describes her family's history.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Use

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Fortuna Calvo, 3/1/1978 and 10/1/1979.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews

Personal Names

  • Calvo, Fortuna, 1908- --Archives

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)