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Gustav Samter oral history interviews and papers, 1937-1947, 1987, 2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Samter, Gustav, 1924-2009
- Title
- Gustav Samter oral history interviews and papers
- Dates
- 1937-1947, 1987, 2007 (inclusive)19372007
- Quantity
- 0.22 cubic feet plus 4 sound cassettes and 2 vertical files
- Collection Number
- 3672
- Summary
- Gustav Samter was born in Hamburg and became a displaced person during WWII
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Gustav Samter was born in Hamburg, Germany on November 15, 1924. During the rise of the Nazi regime, he fled Germany with his parents in 1940 for Shanghai. In 1947, he emigrated to Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged into 3 accessions:
- Accession no. 3672-001, Gustav Samter papers, 1937-1947
- Accession no. 3672-002, Gustav Samter oral history interview, 1987
- Accession no. 3672-003, Gustav Samter oral history, 2007
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3672-001: Gustav Samter papers, 1937-1947Return to Top
Scope and Content: Recommendations, certificates.
Papers include certificates for Samter's entry to the U.S. through Shanghai in 1947, assisted by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Gustav and Ruth Samter, February 17, 1985.
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Gustav Samter papers |
Accession No. 3672-002: Gustav Samter oral history interview, 1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Henrietta Reifler in 1987.
Reminiscence by Gustav and Ruth Samter, who were displaced persons in Shanghai during WWII. The interviewer was gathering information for a writing project on Seattle Jews from China.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Henrietta Reifler, January 19, 1988.
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Gustav Samter oral history interview |
Accession No. 3672-003: Gustav Samter oral history interview, 2007Return to Top
Scope and Content: Interviews conducted on February 1 and February 19, 2007. Samter discusses the Jewish communities in Hamburg and Shanghai during World War II as well as his emigration to Seattle after the war. Names discussed include: Ruth Wolfe, Rabbi Samuel Graudenz, Rabbi Baruch Shapiro, Machzikay-Hadath synagogue.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Sharon Adatto, June 27, 2011.
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Gustav Samter oral history interview |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- World War, 1939-1945--Refugees
Personal Names
- Samter, Gustav, 1924-2009--Archives
Corporate Names
- United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
