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Morris Tacher photograph collection, circa 1908-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Tacher, Morris
- Title
- Morris Tacher photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1908-1960 (inclusive)19081960
- Quantity
- 12 photographic prints (1 folder) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH1088
- Summary
- Photographs of the Morris Tacher family in Turkey and Seattle and of his Cozy Corner Restaurant in the Pike Place Market. The Tachers were a Jewish family from Turkey.
- 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
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Morris Tacher was born in Constantinople in about 1887 and served in the Turkish Army from 1908 to 1913. He married Zelda, daughter of Chana Caston, in 1913. The Tachers came to Seattle on their honeymoon because Morris's brother was there; they ended up staying in the United States and became citizens. He opened a "kavane" (a gathering place for Sephardic Jewish men) in 1915. Morris opened another kavane in 1920 called The Turkish Restaurant at 1313 ½ First Ave in Seattle; this was later moved to the Sanitary Market. After WW II he opened the Cozy Corner Lunch Restaurant in the Pike Place Market. The restaurant served roast lamb, Sephardic rice, grape leaves stuffed with meat, baklava, and marzipan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes photographs of Morris and Zelda Tacher and family, as well as images of the Cozy Corner restaurant located in Pike Place Market, Seattle.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Morris and Zelda Tacher and familyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Morris Tacher wearing uniform of Turkish Army Morris Tacher served in the Turkish Army from 1908-1913.
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circa 1908-1913 |
| 1 | 2 | circa 1913 | |
| 1 | 3 |
Chana Caston at age 65 in Rodesto, Turkey Chana Caston was the mother of Zelda Tacher.
|
1919 |
| 1 | 4 |
Chana Caston (left) and granddaughter, Gentille Levy, in United States Chana Caston was the mother of Zelda Tacher.
|
1923 |
| 1 | 5 |
Morris Tacher Tacher was the owner of the Cozy Corner restaurant in the Pike Place Market, Seattle.
|
undated |
| 1 | 6 | undated |
Cozy Corner restaurantReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 7 | circa 1960 | |
| 1 | 8 | 1960 | |
| 1 | 9 | 1960 | |
| 1 | 10 | 1960 | |
| 1 | 11 | 1960 | |
| 1 | 12 | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Tacher, Morris--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
