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Gerald J. Oppenheimer papers, between 1990 and 2000?
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oppenheimer, Gerald J
- Title
- Gerald J. Oppenheimer papers
- Dates
- between 1990 and 2000? (inclusive)19902000
- Quantity
- 1 volume (approximately 300 pages)
- Collection Number
- 6170 (Accession No. 6170-001)
- Summary
- A memoir documenting the Oppenheimer family's history
- 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
Medical Library administrator Gerald J. Oppenheimer was born in 1922 and grew up in Frankfurt, Germany, where his father was a salesman for a textile export firm. As conditions worsened for Jews in Germany in the 1930s, his family tried to leave and were finally able to emigrate to the United States in 1940 via Russia, China, Korea, and Japan. The Oppenheimers arrived in Seattle in September 1940, but soon moved to Walla Walla, where Gerald attended Whitman College until he was drafted into the Army in 1943 and later served in the Coast Guard. He later attended the University of Washington, where he met his wife, Mildred.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oppenheimer's memoir, entitled "Reminiscences Personal and a Bit Historical of the First Third of My Life." Contains Oppenheimer's family history and recollections of his early life. The text is interspersed with photocopies of family memorabilia, photographs, and other historical items. It describes the lives of his grandparents, parents, and other members of his family in Frankfurt, Germany and in Washington state.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--United States
Personal Names
- Oppenheimer, Gerald J.--Archives
- Oppenheimer, Gerald J.--Family
- Oppenheimer, Gerald J.--Friends and associates
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts (documents)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)
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)
