Surviving Generations of The Holocaust/Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center records, 1989-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center
Title
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust/Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center records
Dates
1989-2013 (inclusive)
Quantity
.81 cubic foot (3 boxes plus 1 sound cassette and 2 vertical files)
Collection Number
4172
Summary
Records of a non-profit organization formed in December 1989 to represent shared views and interests of Jewish Holocaust survivors and their descendants
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

Open to all users

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Non-profit organization formed in December 1989 to represent shared views and interests of Jewish Holocaust survivors and their descendants. Currently named Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Articles of incorporation, newsletters, programs, mailings, and material about Washington State House Bill 2212, which encourages public high schools to include instruction on the Holocaust in its curriculum.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 6 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4172-001, Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1989-1991
  • Accession No. 4172-002, Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992
  • Accession No. 4172-003, Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992
  • Accession No. 4172-004, Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992-1993
  • Accession No. 4172-005, Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center board minutes, 1991-2013
  • Accession No. 4172-006, Surviving Generations of The Holocaust/Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center records, 1991-2000

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4172-001: Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1989-1991Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Articles of incorporation, statement of purpose, newsletters.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Henry Friedman, 6/18/1991.

Description
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records

Accession No. 4172-002: Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992Return to Top

1 sound cassette

Scope and Content: Tape recording of Washington State Senate Education Committee meeting February 28, 1992 regarding H.B. 2212 for Holocaust Education. This bill recommended that high schools provide educational units on the Nazi Holocaust. The tape features opposing testimony denying the existence of the Holocaust. The bill was passed. Harry Schmidt, Herman Mayrhofer, and Frank Gordon gave the testimony denying the Holocaust.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Henry Friedman, 5/1/1992.

Description
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records

Accession No. 4172-003: Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Washington State House Bill 2212, February 12, 1992, which encourages public high schools to include instruction on the Holocaust in its curriculum.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Donated by Henry Friedman, 4/1/1992.

Description
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records

Accession No. 4172-004: Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records, 1992-1993Return to Top

.21 cubic foot (1 box including 4 videotapes)

Scope and Content: Newsletters, Holocaust commemorative program, "Yom Hashoah," April 18, 1993, of a Seattle organization. Four videotapes about Washington State House Bill 2212 hearing 3/20/1992; Yom Hashoah 4/29/1992; opening of the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. featuring Henry Friedman, April 1993; television program on Henry Friedman speaking to Ballard High School student about the Holocaust.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Henry Friedman, 4/1/1993.

Description
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust records

Accession No. 4172-005: Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center board minutes, 1991-2013Return to Top

.42 cubic ft (1 box)

Scope and Content: Washington state Holocaust Education Resource Center executive board minutes.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Delila Simon, Executive Director, Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center, 2014-01-30.

Description
Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center board minutes

Accession No. 4172-006: Surviving Generations of The Holocaust/Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center records, 1991-2000Return to Top

.18 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: This accession contains newsletters, programs, mailings, annual Holocaust creative writing contests, invitations, etc.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Acquisition Info: Collected by Washington State Jewish Archives.

Description
Surviving Generations of The Holocaust/Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center records

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Study and teaching
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • World War, 1939-1945--Jews--Study and teaching

Corporate Names

  • Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Surviving Generations of The Holocaust (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington),   host institution (creator)