Norman D. Hirsh papers and oral history interview, 1963-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hirsh, Norman D.
Title
Norman D. Hirsh papers and oral history interview
Dates
1963-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa .06 cubic foot plus 2 sound cassettes, 1 transcript, and 2 vertical files
Collection Number
3740
Summary
Norman was rabbi at Temple Beth Am and was active in civil liberties issues
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

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Norman was rabbi at Temple Beth Am and was active in civil liberties issues.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 3740-001, Norman D. Hirsh papers, 1963-1985
  • Accession No. 3740-002, Norman D. Hirsh oral history interview, 1987
  • Accession No. 3740-003, Norman D. Hirsh papers, 1982
  • Accession No. 3740-004, Norman D. Hirsh sermons, 1991

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3740-001: Norman D. Hirsh papers, 1963-1985Return to Top

circa .06 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Biographical sketch, 1985; letters, writings, 1963-1964, 1974-1984; service books, 1971.

One file is for his course on spirituality, 1983.

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 Isabel Stusser, 10/22/1985.

Description
Norman D. Hirsh papers

Accession No. 3740-002: Norman D. Hirsh oral history interview, 1987Return to Top

2 sound cassettes; transcript: 36 pages

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Jeanette Schrieber on 16 Apr 1987; transcript.

Digital Content/Other Formats: View the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Transcript open to any researcher; tape available only with Hirsh's permission.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Norman Hirsh, 4/16/1987.

Description
Norman D. Hirsh oral history interview

Accession No. 3740-003: Norman D. Hirsh papers, 1982Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Writing, speech, "Target Seattle" booklet.

"Mind to Mind and Heart to Heart", a collection of thoughts by Rabbi Norman D. Hirsh, was originally published in the Bulletin of Temple Beth Am. The speech by Rabbi Hirsh is from the Target Seattle program on preventing nuclear war.

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 Temple Beth Am, 5/1/1990.

Description
Norman D. Hirsh papers

Accession No. 3740-004: Norman D. Hirsh sermons, 1991Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Sermons of Rabbi Hirsh.

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 Temple Beth Am, 11/20/1991.

Description
Norman D. Hirsh sermons

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

  • Baeck, Leo, 1873-1956
  • Hirsh, Norman D.--Archives
  • Hirsh, Norman D.--Interviews

Corporate Names

  • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Schrieber, Jeanette
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)