Solomon Birulin photograph collection

Solomon Birulin photograph collection, circa 1860-1947

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Birulin, Solomon
Title: Solomon Birulin photograph collection
Dates: circa 1860-1947 (inclusive)
18601947
Quantity: 11 photographic prints (1 folder) ; 5" x 3 ½"
Collection Number: PH1057
Summary: Jewish families Birulin and Baronsky family members in Russia, China, and Seattle
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
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.
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Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Solomon Birulin was born in 1921 in Russia; his family moved to Tientsin, China, where he attended an English school. When the Japanese began making aggressive moves toward China, the family then moved to the United States, where they settled in Seattle. Solomon enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed overseas. After the war, he enrolled at the University of Washington, and eventually became a teacher.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes images of the Birulin, Shmerkovitch, and Baronsky families in China, Russia, and 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

Custodial History

Collected by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Solomon Birulin, January, 1986.

Processing Note

Processed by Jack Falk, Don Romero; processing completed in 2013.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	1	Sarah Shmerkovitch, great grandmother of Solomon Birulin, in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia	circa 1860
1	2	Rabbi Herev Jacob Koppel Shmerkovitch, Solomon Birulin's great grandfather, wearing medals from Czar	undated
1	3	Baronsky/Shmerkovitch family in Russia, including Tamara Baronsky, Clara Baronsky, and Lisa Shmerkovitch	circa 1890
1	4	Group standing at gate of Jewish cemetery in Tientsin, China. Solomon Birulin's grandfather Yasef (Joseph) Baronsky in first row, second from left.	circa 1920
1	5	Solomon Birulin as baby wearing cap with tassels being held by his Chineseamahin Tientsin, China An amah is similar to a nanny.	1921
1	6	Mendel Baronsky family in Seattle Seated: Mendel and Ann Baronsky; standing: Solomon, Slata, Edward, and Dora.	circa 1923
1	7	Man (Sol's father?) standing in front of counter in pharmacy owned by Solomon Birulin's father, Tientsin, China	1924
1	8	Solomon Birulin with Alexander Birulin in stroller, and their Chineseamahin Tientsin, China An amah is similar to a nanny.	1928
1	9	Wedding of Sonya Birulin, aunt of Solomon Birulin, and Leon Libomonsaff, in synagogue in Harbin, China	circa 1932
1	10	Jewish Kunst Club in Tientsin, China Included are Solomon Birulin's grandparents and great grandparents, and Shamus of Shul.	1932
1	11	Dedication of Hillel House, Seattle Left to right: Charles Stasny (seated), Rosalind Capeloto, Lillian Dubson, Denise Millet, Marian Levine, Sol Birulin, Sue Morton, Rhoda Mae Cohen.	circa 1946-1947

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