Oral history interview with Herbert M. Bridge, 2000

Overview of the Collection

Interviewee
Bridge, Herbert M., 1925-
Title
Oral history interview with Herbert M. Bridge
Dates
2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 sound cassettes (150 minutes); Transcript: 25 pages
Collection Number
5458 (Accession No. 5458-001)
Summary
Tape recorded interview discussing his family, jewelry business service for the US Navy and University of Washington; transcript and biographical information
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

Special Media: 2 cassette audio tapes

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape recorded interview covering the years 1900-2000, taken on March 30, 2000; transcript, biographical information

Mr. Bridge talks about his family history, his life in Seattle, his family's jewelry business and his service for the U.S. Navy during World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. He talks about his time at the University of Washington, meeting his wife Shirley, and beginning work with his father at Ben Bridge Jewelers. Mr Bridge describes his community involvement with such organizations as the Downtown Seattle Association, and the Community Chest, the predecessor to United Way.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Use

Creator's rights have been dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Special Media: 2 cassette audio tapes

Acquisition Information

Herbert M. Bridge, 2000-03-30.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Bridge, Herbert M., 1925- --Interviews

Corporate Names

  • Ben Bridge Jewelers
  • Congregation Bikur Cholim (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Temple De Hirsch Sinai (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Robbins, Arnold B.,1928- (interviewer)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

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