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Nathan Eckstein papers, 1857-1943

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Eckstein, Nathan, 1873-1945
Title
Nathan Eckstein papers
Dates
1857-1943 (inclusive)
Quantity
.42 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
0109 (Accession No. 0109-001)
Summary
Personal correspondence, memorabilia, clippings and other materials documenting Eckstein's activities and interests. Nathan Eckstein (1873-1945) was a Seattle Jewish civic and business leader.
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Nathan Eckstein was born on January 10, 1873, in Bavaria, Germany. In 1888, he came to New York and worked in the wholesale grocery business. He married Mina Schwabacher in 1902 and the two moved to Seattle, where Eckstein entered into business with his Schwabacher in-laws and eventually succeeded Bailey Gatzert as president of Schwabacher Bros. & Co.

Eckstein was a member of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the Seattle School Board (twice serving as president), and many other civic and cultural organizations. Also active in Seattle's Jewish Community, Eckstein served on the board of congregation Temple De Hirsch and was its second president.

Nathan Eckstein's long record of service to the civic, social, and cultural life of Seattle earned him the title "Seattle's most useful citizen" in 1926.

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Content Description

The collection contains Eckstein's personal correspondence, memorabilia, clippings and other materials documenting his activities and interests. It also includes Schwabacher Bros. & Co. financial and other documents.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on duplication, quotation, or publication. Contact the repository for details.

Preferred Citation

[Title of item], [date of item if known], [box/folder number], [Nathan Eckstein Papers], [Accession No. 0109-001], University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged into two series:

  • Personal Papers
  • Schwabacher Bros. & Co. Records

Acquisition Information

Gift of Joanna Eckstein.

Processing Note

The collection is a merger of two accessions: 0109-001 and 0109-002. Accession 0109-002 contained photocopies of newpaper clippings and has been interfiled with accession 0109-001.

11 Photographs were relocated to PH Coll 749 in Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries, in 1982.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Personal Papers

    • Correspondence

      Letters are arranged chronologically.

      • Description: Correspondence 1910-1926

        Correspondents include the Seattle Carnival Association, Henry Suzzallo, Washington State Governor Louis F. Hart, and Quartermaster General W. H. Hart.

        Dates: 1910-1926
        Container: Box/Folder 1/1
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence
      • Description: Correspondence 1927-1929

        Correspondents include Washington State Governor Roland H. Hartley, Seattle Mayor Bertha K. Landes, and the Bibliophile Society.

        Dates: 1927-1929
        Container: Box/Folder 1/2
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence
      • Description: Correspondence 1932-1943

        Correspondents include E.O. Holland, Washington State Governors Clarence D. Martin and Arthur B. Langlie, and Seattle Mayor Earl Millikan. The file also includes the first ticket issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, with accompanying letter.

        Dates: 1932-1943
        Container: Box/Folder 1/3
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence
      • Description: Letters to Bailey Gatzert

        Includes letter regarding dispute between Northern Pacific Railway and the Seattle community.

        Dates: 1880-1889
        Container: Box/Folder 1/4
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence
      • Description: Annual new year greeting card from Henty Yesler, Bailey Gatzert, and M.R. Maddocks.
        Dates: 1882-1890
        Container: Box/Folder 1/5
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence
      • Description: Collected correspondence

        Includes letters to Lieutenant John Hayes of the Iowa infantry, apparently collected by Eckstein.

        Dates: 1862-1870
        Container: Box/Folder 1/6
        Location: Personal Papers / Correspondence

    • Stock certificates

      Contains stock certificates for many regional companies, including certificate for Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad and Transportation Co. signed by president A.A. Denny.

    • Other papers and memorabilia

  • Schwabacher Bros. & Co. records

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Subject Terms

  • Jews

Personal Names

  • Eckstein, Nathan, 1873-1945--Archives
  • Gatzert, Bailey, 1829-1893

Corporate Names

  • Schwabacher Bros. & Company (Seattle, Wash.)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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