Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.)
Dates
1985-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.87 cubic feet (4 boxes, 1 vertical file)
Collection Number
5398
Summary
Membership directories and other organizational records of the Congregation
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

The Beth Shalom Congregation was founded by a small group of families in Seattle in January 1969. The initial aim was to provide an institution which would serve the spiritual, educational, social, and cultural needs of Jews interested in retaining their traditional heritage. The congregation is affiliated with the United Synagogue, parent body of Conservative Judaism, and is an active member in the national network of Conservative Synagogues in America.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Membership directories with color photos of members, scrapbook with a congregation timeline, articles of incorporation, newsclippings, photographs, flyers, invitations, organizational materials and issues of the Congregation newsletter Ruach.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

  • Accession No. 5398-001, Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-1989
  • Accession No. 5398-002, Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.) / Congregation Beth Shalom records, 1997-2004
  • Accession No. 5398-003, Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1989-2003

Acquisition Information

Donated by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, 10/1/1994.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 5398-001: Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-1989Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Membership directories with color photos of members.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, 10/1/1994

Accession No. 5398-002: Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.) / Congregation Beth Shalom records, 1997-2004Return to Top

0.63 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Contains a scrapbook with a congregation timeline, articles of incorporation, news clippings, photographs, and issues of the Congregation newsletter Ruach.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Acquisition Info: Received 2005-06-14

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1996)
1996 and undated
1/2 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1997)
1997
1/3 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1998)
1998
1/4 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1999)
1999
1/5 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2000)
2000
1/6 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2001)
2001
1/7 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2002)
2002
1/8 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2003)
2003
1/9 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2004)
2004
1/10 5398-002
RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2005)
2005
2/1 5398-002
Congregation Beth Shalom Significant Events (photographs, news clippings)
1968-2005
2/2 5398-002
Congregation Beth Shalom IRS Tax Exemption documents
1965-1970

Accession No. 5398-003: Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1989-2003Return to Top

.54 cubic feet (2 boxes )

Scope and Content: Ruach newsletters, mailings, invitations, handouts, and organizational materials.

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.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 5398-003
Organizational materials and newsletters
Scope and Content: Rauch newsletters, flyers, invitations, membership directory, mailings, meeting agenda, budget, religious school-parent handbooks
1989-1997
2 5398-003
Ruach newsletters and flyers
1998-2003

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Synagogues--Washington (State)--Seattle

Corporate Names

  • Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives

Titles within the Collection

  • RUACH

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)