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Henry Friedman papers and oral history interview, 1992-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Friedman, Henry, 1928-
- Title
- Henry Friedman papers and oral history interview
- Dates
- 1992-2007 (inclusive)19922007
1992-1994 (bulk)19921994 - Quantity
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0.27 cubic feet of textual
materials
1 videocassette
2 audiocassettes - Collection Number
- 4403
- Summary
- Papers and recorded histories of Henry Friedman, a Holocaust survivor and leader in the Seattle Jewish community
- 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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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Henry Friedman was born 1928 in Brody, Poland (present day Ukraine). After the Germans invaded Poland during World War II, Friedman and his family were hidden by neighbors for eighteen months, and were finally liberated in March 1944. Friedman eventually immigrated to Seattle in 1949 and was drafted into the US Army in 1950. Upon his return, he worked in the fashion jewelry business for 28 years. Friedman founded the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center and was instrumental in helping establish the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
See individual accessions below for descriptions of content.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged into 4 accessions:
- Accession no. 4403-001, Henry Friedman papers, 1992-1993
- Accession no. 4403-002, Henry Friedman papers, 1993
- Accession no. 4403-003, Henry Friedman papers, 1993-1994
- Accession no. 4403-004, Henry Friedman oral history, 1997, 2007
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4403-001: Henry Friedman papers, 1992-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Videotape of the Golden Apple Awards, 1992; invitation, letter and program concerning the opening of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; speech by Friedman accepting Ethnic Heritage Award, 7/4/1993; clippings, newsletter, 1993.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Henry Friedman: April and September, 1993.
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Henry Friedman papers |
Accession No. 4403-002: Henry Friedman papers, 1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speech, clippings relating to signing of Mideast Peace Accord, September, 1993.
This speech and clippings related to Henry Friedman's presence at the signing of the Mideast Accord in September 1993
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Friedman's literary rights transfered to U.W. Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Henry Friedman: September 1, 1993.
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Accession No. 4403-003: Henry Friedman papers, 1993-1994Return to Top
Scope and Content: Surviving Generations of the Holocaust newsletter, Oct/Nov/Dec 1993 and Mar/Apr 1994; correspondence and invitations to the Vatican's first commemoration of Yom Ha Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on April 7, 1994 [all copies] and clippings of the same event.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Henry Friedman: May 26, 1994.
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Henry Friedman papers |
Accession No. 4403-004: Henry Friedman oral history, 1997, 2007Return to Top
Scope and Content: Interview conducted with Judy Adler on October 27, 2000. Friedman discusses his family's survival during the Holocaust in Poland, his immigration to the United States, and his work promoting Holocaust remembrance and curriculum in public schools. Also includes a Seattle/King County Generations United booklet honoring Friedman for his work in Holocaust education.and a photograph of Friedman.
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: Donor: Henry Friedman: October 27, 2000.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Friedman, Henry, 1928---Interviews
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
