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Edward Baronsky papers, circa 1916-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baronsky, Edward
- Title
- Edward Baronsky papers
- Dates
- circa 1916-1974 (inclusive)19161974
- Quantity
- .06 cubic foot plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 2349
- Summary
- Oral history and documents of a Jewish immigrant from Siberia
- 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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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Baronsky arrived in Seattle with his family in 1920. He married in 1928 (wife's name never mentioned). He had no affiliations with organizations before or after marriage.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2349-001: Edward Baronsky oral history interview, circa 1916-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview, by Meta Kaplan and Jeanette Schrieber, August 8, 1974. Describes at length the life style, livelihood and religious practice of Jews in the small towns of Siberia, pre-WWI. Describes the first year of life in Siberia during the Red-White war after World War I. Reminiscences about Harbin, Vladivostok, Yokohowa,and its HIAS house. He speaks of the livelihood of his shochet-mochel father, and of Mayer Brothers Jewelers, Baronsky's first employer.
Also includes legal documents, ca. 1916-1917.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording 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 E. Baronsky, 8/8/1974.
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Edward Baronsky oral history interview |
Accession No. 2349-002: Edward Baronsky legal documents, 1920Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photocopies of legal documents (immigration papers, vaccination certificate and inspection cards from Yokohama), 1920.
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 Edward Baronsky, 9/11/1981.
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Edward Baronsky legal documents |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Immigrants--Russia--Siberia
- Jews--Russia--Siberia
- Jews--Social life and customs
Personal Names
- Baronsky, Edward--Archives
- Baronsky, Mendel
Geographical Names
- Siberia (Russia)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
