Albert Ovadia papers, 1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ovadia, Albert
Title
Albert Ovadia papers
Dates
1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cassette tape (ca. 45 min.)
Collection Number
1767 (Accession No. 1767-001)
Summary
Interview and reminiscences of life in the U.S. and Seattle, especially the Pike Place Market before 1940
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

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born in Marmara in 1888, Mr. Ovadia came to the U.S. in 1906, a year after his father. Mr. Ovadia was first a bootblack and then after he brought his wife to Seattle he was a fish merchant near or in Pike Place Martket for the rest of his life.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape-recorded interview covering the years 1905-1940, conducted by Elaine Groman and K. Winn, ca. December 7, 1971.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

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

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Albert Ovadia, Seattle, 12/7/1971

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Ovadia, Albert--Archives