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Manya Lawson papers, 1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lawson, Manya
- Title
- Manya Lawson papers
- Dates
- 1974 (inclusive)19741974
- Quantity
- 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); transcript
- Collection Number
- 2267 (Accession No. 2267-001)
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview of a Russian American covering early family history in Russia and the emigration to Seattle via Canada
- 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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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The Lawsons developed a knowledge of the feed business and were very successful. Jack died in 1948 and Manya continued the business with her son until 1965. The business continued until 1972.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Tape-recorded interviewconducted by Jeanette Schrieber on May 7, 1974 and spanning the period 1914-1974.
The interview covers early family history in Russia and the emigration to Canada via Palestine in 1914. The family arrived in Seattle in 1920 and then moved to Kirkland in 1922. Jack and Manya purchased a general store and feed business. They were the only Jewish family in Kirkland and Mrs. Lawson kept a kosher home.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Kirkland
- Jews--Washington (State)--Kirkland--Interviews
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Lawson, Manya--Archives
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
