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Leah Schwarz papers and oral history interview, 1939-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schwarz, Leah, 1907-1980
- Title
- Leah Schwarz papers and oral history interview
- Dates
- 1939-1980 (inclusive)19391980
- Quantity
- 1 sound cassette plus 1 transcript and 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 3168
- Summary
- Writings, correspondence and interview of a Jewish American who assisted many Jews to escape Slovakia
- 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
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. 3168-001, Leah Schwarz papers, 1939-1980
- Accession No. 3168-002, Leah Schwarz oral history interview, 1979
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3168-001: Leah Schwarz papers, 1939-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Writings, correspondence, interview transcript.
From 1939-1945 Leah Gruen (later Schwarz) worked with Gisi Fleischmann and Rabbi Weissmandel to assist many Jews to escape Slovakia. Included are 7 pages of typewritten notes on her experiences, written shortly before her death and translated by Dr. Eric Offenbacher. Also xeroxed copies of falsified passports and official correpondence regarding her immigration to the U.S. in 1946 - with Dr. Offenbacher's explanatory notes. Article on Micheal B. Weissmandel whom L. Schwarz worked with.
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 Isador Schwarz, 3/1/1981.
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Accession No. 3168-002: Leah Schwarz oral history interview, 1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Adina Russak, Feb. 2, 1979, with transcript.
More pertinent information, and correspondence with representatives of the American Rescue Committee, the International Red Cross and other detailed interviews are contained in file VF #1159.
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 Adina Russak, 11/4/1982.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives
- Immigrants--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Jews, Czech--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Fleischmann, Gisi
- Schwarz, Leah, 1907-1980--Archives
- Weissmandel, Michael Dov, 1904?-1957
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Russak, Adina
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
