Mendel Baronsky papers, 1919-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baronsky, Mendel
Title
Mendel Baronsky papers
Dates
1919-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
.21 cubic foot (1 box) plus 1 vertical file
Collection Number
3905
Summary
Papers of a religious leader in the Seattle Jewish community
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mendel Baronsky (1880-1970) was a native of Russia who immigrated to Seattle via Yokohama with his family in the early 1920s. He was an orthodox reverend in Seattle and performed ritual circumcisions at Bris services from the 1920s to the 1950s.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3905-001: Mendel Baronsky papers, 1919-1920Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Photocopies of visa, school account bills.

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 Sybil Baronsky, 1/1/1988.

Description
Mendel Baronsky papers

Accession No. 3905-002: Mendel Baronsky papers, 1920-1970 (bulk 1926-1955)Return to Top

.21 cubic foot (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, day books, ledgers and clippings. Papers document Reverend Mendel Baronsky's work as a mohel during this period.

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 Phil Boguch and Frieda Tonkon, 10/20/1997.

Description
Mendel Baronsky papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Immigrants--Russia--Siberia
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Religious leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Baronsky, Mendel--Archives

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)