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Schoenfeld family papers, 1904-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schoenfeld family
- Title
- Schoenfeld family papers
- Dates
- 1904-1996 (inclusive)19041996
- Quantity
- .23 cubic foot plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 3228
- Summary
- Family history and business documents of the Schoenfeld family and their furniture business
- 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
The Schoenfeld family arrived in Seattle in 1888. Herbert A. Schoenfeld (1874-1933) and Ralph Schoenfeld were the owners of Schoenfeld's Furniture in downtown Tacoma, which operated until 1996. The business first opened in 1888 as Standard Furniture Co. in Seattle. They were also active in retail trade and furniture associations. Herbert was active in philanthropic organizations in the Jewish community, and he opposed "radical" elements in the Jewish community, including the Modern School Association.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, Schoenfeld family history papers, genealogy, newsletters, sheet music, clippings, and an interview transcript regarding Glendale Country Club. Chiefly papers of Herbert A. Schoenfeld (1874-1933), relating to the family business, Standard Furniture Company, Schoenfeld's business associations, and his involvement with the Seattle Jewish community.
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 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3228-001, Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1904-1930
- Accession No. 3228-002, Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1986-1996
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3228-001: Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1904-1930Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, family tree, newsletters, clippings, sheet music.
Copies of selected papers of a pioneer Jewish family. Principally documents Herbert A. Schoenfeld's furniture business, especially his activities in retail trade and furniture associations, his philanthropic activities, and his opposition to "radical" elements in the Jewish community.
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 Herbert Schoenfeld III, 10/22/1981.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 3228-001 | Schoenfeld family tree |
1779-1959 |
| 1/1 | 3228-001 | In Memoriam Herbert A. Schoenfeld (text of memorial
service broadcast by KOMO and KJR) |
1933 April 24 |
| 1/2 | 3228-001 | Correspondence - letters written by Herbert Schoenfeld
from Tombstone, Arizona |
1904 |
| 1/3 | 3228-001 | General Correspondence |
1920-1926 |
| 1/4 | 3228-001 | Writing |
1926 |
| 1/5 | 3228-001 | Clippings |
1929, 1931 |
| 1/6 | 3228-001 | Modern School Association and
Americanization |
1919-1920 |
| 1/7 | 3228-001 | Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society -
Interorganizational Correspondence |
1926 |
| 1/8 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - General
Correspondence |
1923, 1926, 1930 |
| 1/9 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - Correspondence regarding
Washington Athletic Club |
1930 |
| 1/10 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - Newsletters -
Zizz |
1910-1918 |
| 1/11 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - Sheet Music - "The Greater
Standard March and Two Step" |
1908 |
| 1/12 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - Ephemera |
undated |
| 1/13 | 3228-001 | Standard Furniture Company - Chamber of Commerce,
Seattle, Retail Trade Bureau |
1926-1927 |
| 1/14 | 3228-001 | Uptown Seattle Association |
1928 |
Accession No. 3228-002: Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1986-1996Return to Top
Scope and Content: Contains chronology of names and locations of Schoenfeld's Furniture, a photocopy of an essay written by Ralph Schoenfeld recounting his family history, and an interview transcript with Ralph in which he discusses the Glendale Country Club: its creation in 1921as a private Jewish golf course, its move to Bellevue in the 1950s, and its general history as a golf course and club.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's rights retained. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Nancy Burnett, 1998-06-10; 1996-02-01
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Furniture industry and trade--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish businesspeople--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Schoenfeld, Herbert A. (Herbert Alfred), 1874-1933--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Glendale Country Club
- Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America--Correspondence
- Standard Furniture Company (Seattle, Wash.)
Family Names
- Schoenfeld family--Archives
Titles within the Collection
- Jewish Transcript (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Schoenfeld, Herbert A. (Herbert Alfred), 1874-1933 (creator)
- Schoenfeld, Ralph (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)
