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Irwin Lawson papers, 1950-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lawson, Irwin
- Title
- Irwin Lawson papers
- Dates
- 1950-1976 (inclusive)19501976
- Quantity
- 2 sound cassettes plus 1 transcript, 3 records, and 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 2628
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview and papers of Jewish community member of Seattle, Washington, and leader in the establishment of Congregation Emanuel telling about his life in Minsk and 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jewish community member of Seattle, Washington, and leader in the establishment of Congregation Emanuel.
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 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2628-001, Irwin Lawson papers, 1950-1976
- Accession No. 2628-002, Irwin Lawson papers, 1976
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2628-001: Irwin Lawson papers, 1950-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview, 1909-1976, with transcript (edited first draft) conducted by Meta Kaplan; and a recording of High Holy Day Braodcast, KOMO Sept. 1950.
Mr. Larson tells of his parents who both came from Samke, Minsk. He gives a nostalgic enchanting account of Yesler Way, its vicinity and Bikue Cholim as his second home in the years preceding World War II. He was a prime mover in establishing Congregation Emanual . He tells about the reasons for its establishment, the work involved, and the rituals.
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: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Irwin Lawson, 1/25/1976.
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Accession No. 2628-002: Irwin Lawson papers, 1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photocopied deed of Congregation Emanuel.
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 Irwin Lawson, 2/1/1990.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Lawson, Irwin--Archives
Corporate Names
- Congregation Emanuel (Seattle, Wash.)
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
