Joshua H. Gortler photograph collection, approximately 1940-2005
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Gortler, Joshua H., 1936-
- Title
- Joshua H. Gortler photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately
1940-2005 (inclusive)19402005
- Quantity
- 127 photographic prints (1 box) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH1069
- Summary
- Events and people related to the Caroline Kline Galland Home, the 75th anniversary celebration of the Caroline Kline Galland Home in Seattle, a Japanese delegation visit to the Home, groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting events for Litvin Pavilion, the Summit at First Hill groundbreaking and dedication, and other activities.
- 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
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Joshua Gortler was born in Poland in 1936. The Gortler family survived the Holocaust by living in Siberia and then Uzbekistan. At the end of World War II, his family lived in a displaced persons camp in Germany. In 1951, the Gortler family was sponsored to emigrate to the U.S., where they settled in Arizona. He was educated in the Yeshiva High School in New York and also took classes at the public high school. Gortler continued his education at Yeshiva College and then the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University where he earned a Master's degree in Social Work. He and his wife Sarah later established the Joshua H. Gortler and Sarah B. Gortler Scholarship in Geriatric Social Work at Wurzweiler. He served for 38 years as the Executive Director of the Caroline Kline Galland Home in Seattle from 1969 until his retirement in 2006.
Content Description
The collection includes events and people related to the Caroline Kline Galland Home, the 75th anniversary celebration of the Caroline Kline Galland Home in Seattle, a Japanese delegation visit to the Home, groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting events for Litvin Pavilion, the Summit at First Hill groundbreaking and dedication, and other activities.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 7 series:
- Series 1, People
- Series 2, Caroline Kline Galland Home
- Series 3, Japanese delegation visit to Caroline Kline-Galland Home
- Series 4, Groundbreaking and Ribbon-cutting for Litvin Pavilion at Caroline Kline-Galland Home
- Series 5, The Summit at First Hill groundbreaking and dedication
- Series 6, Cruise on Lake Washington on Morris Polack's yacht
- Series 7, Various events and people
Custodial History
Collected by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.
Acquisition Information
Donor: Joshua Gortler, 1981, 1989, 1990, 2018.
Processing Note
Processed by Jack Falk, Don Romero; processing completed in 2013; revised 2018.
Separated Materials
Joshua H. Gortler papers (Collection No. 3665)
Related Materials
Joshua H. Gortler papers and oral history interview, 1923-2017
Oral history interview with Joshua H. Gortler and Michael Cohen, 2018
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: People
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Description: Leo Meltzer (left) and two other men standing in front of Leo A. Meltzer Wholesale clothing storeDates: between 1930 and 1940Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 1
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Description: Leo and Dora Meltzer on 50th wedding anniversaryDates: December 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 2
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Description: Solomon CalvoDates: between 1950 and 1960Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 3
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Description: Morris Polack and Sol Esfeld with two other men behind podium at eventCamera Craft, Seattle (photographer)Dates: circa 1983Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 4
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Description: Sol Esfeld (right) accepting award from Ehud Gol at Israel Bonds eventJohn E. Walker, Seattle (photographer)
Written on verso: Sol Esfeld accepting 1983 award from Ehud Gol on behalf of all past honorees.
Dates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 5
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Series 2: Caroline Kline Galland Home
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Description: Choir assembled in Caroline Kline Galland Home for Chanukah program.
Choir members include: Sally Pall, Edith Maizels, Leah Saltman, Harriet Meyers, Sadie Jacobs, Rose Helen Wiener, Annie Forman, Joan Wiener, Eva Brown.
Dates: circa 1950sContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 6 -
Dates: circa 1969Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 7
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Esfeld addition to the Caroline Kline Galland Home
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Description: Group with shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Esfeld addition to the Caroline Kline Galland Home
Left to right: Executive Director Joshua Gortler, Building Committee Chairman Robert Levitt, Seattle Mayor Wes Ullman, Campaign Chairman Sol Esfeld, Board of Directors President Robert Block.
Dates: 1975Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 8 -
Description: Group seated at the dedication ceremony for the Esfeld addition to the Caroline Kline Galland Home
Left to right: Seattle Mayor Wes Ullman, Executive Director Joshua Gortler, Chairman of dedication ceremonies Carolyn Danz, Campaign Chairman Sol Esfeld, King County Executive John Spellman.
Dates: 1976Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 9 -
Dates: 1976Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 10
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Dates: 1976Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 11
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"75 Years of Caring," the 75th anniversary celebration of Caroline Kline-Galland Home
Speakers at the "75 Years of Caring" celebration for 75th anniversary of Caroline Kline-Galland Home, include Joyce Benezra, Rabbi Earl Starr, Harold Seligman, Joshua Gortler, Arva Gray, Adelaide Freiberg, Michael Cohen, Robert Block, and Carolyn Danz.
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Description: Probably Joyce Benezra at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 12
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Description: Rabbi Earl Starr at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 13
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Description: Harold Seligman at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 14
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Description: Joshua Gortler at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 15
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Description: Arva Gray at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 16
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Description: Adelaide Freiberg at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 17
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Description: Michael Cohen at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 18
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Description: Robert Block at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 19
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Description: Carolyn Danz at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 20
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Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 21
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Description: Carolyn Danz at podium with another woman speakingDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 22
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Description: Joshua Gortler at podium with others sitting nearbyDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 23
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Description: Harold Seligman shaking hands with man at podiumDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 24
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Description: Harold Seligman receiving and holding document
Note on verso of 25a: Harold Seligman, Chairman of CKGH is congratulated by trustee of Seattle Trust as the bank relinquished ownership of the CKGH property to the new corporation (The Kline Galland Center). Joshua Gortler, CEO, & Rabbi Earle Starr, Sr. Rabbi of Temple De Hirsch in background.
Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 25a-b -
Description: Joshua Gortler with man at podium and holding document
Note on verso of 26a: 75th Annual meeting of the CKGH. A trustee of Seattle Trust presents the deed to the CKGH to executive Director Joshus Gortler and Board Chairman Harold Seligman.
Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 26a-c -
Description: People sitting on chairs and applaudingDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 27
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Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 28-29
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Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 30
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Dates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 31
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Various events related to Caroline Kline-Galland Home
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Description: Chief Rabbi of Israel Blau and Joshua Gortler
Note on verso: Chief Rabbi of Israel Blau visits the CKGH to vist with residents and to pay special tribute to an RN residing at the Home who saved the life of Rabbi Low's brother after the liberation.
Dates: 2012?Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 32 -
Description: People attending the dedication of the Polack Adult Day Center
Jack Polack, Edith and Morris Polack, Valerie Polack, and James Polack.
Dates: 1980Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 33 -
Description: Morris PolackDates: 1980?Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 34
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Description: Robert Block speaking at an annual meeting
Robert Block was Chairman of the Board of Caroline Kline-Galland Home.
Dates: between 1980 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 35 -
Description: Dov Sugerman, Lucille Spring, and Joshua Gortler
Dov Sugerman, Administrator of the Summit at First Hill; Lucille Spring, Director of Volunteer Services at Caroline Kline-Galland Home; Joshua Gortler, CEO of Caroline Kline-Galland Home.
Dates: betwen 1980 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 36
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Series 3: Japanese delegation visit to Caroline Kline-Galland Home
In 1982, a delagation from the Japan Institute for Gerontological Research and Development visited the Caroline Kline-Galland Home in order to learn about senior care in the U.S. This was hosted by Joshua Gortler, Barry Schneiderman, and the Caroline Kline-Galland Home management staff.
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Dates: 1982Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 37-52
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Series 4: Groundbreaking and Ribbon-cutting for Litvin Pavilion at Caroline Kline-Galland Home
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Description: People seated at groundbreaking ceremony
Jimmy Polack and co-chairs of the Capital Campaign Committee: Morris Polack, Raymond Galante.
Dates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 53 -
Description: Jim and Morris Polack at podiumDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 54
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Description: Joshua Gortler at podiumDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 55
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Description: Morris Polack, Eileen Gilman, and Raymond GalanteDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 56
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Description: Tom Leavitt at podium with people seated behind himDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 57
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Description: Rabbi James Mirel, Sam Stroum, Jack BenaroyaDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 58
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Description: Seattle Mayor Norm Rice at podiumDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 59
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Dates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 60
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Description: Tom Leavitt and sons holding shovelsDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 61
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Dates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 62
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Description: Jack Benaroya at podiumDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 63
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Description: Carolyn Danz and Morris Polack at podiumDates: 1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 64
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Description: Man at podium at ribbon-cutting ceremonyDates: 1993Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 65
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Description: Ribbon-cutting for the Litvin Pavilion at the Caroline Kline-Galland Home
Note on verso: Jennie Litvin, $5m benefactor, Raymond Galante, Arva Gray.
Dates: 1993Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 66
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Series 5: The Summit at First Hill groundbreaking and dedication
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Description: Ground-breaking for the Summit at First Hill
Joshua Gortler, Seattle Mayor Paul Schell, David Bemoliel, Thomas Leavitt.
Dates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 67 -
Description: Man speaking at outdoor festivities for groundbreaking for the Summit at First HillDates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 68-69
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Description: People at dedication for the Summit at First Hill
Joshua Gortler, Dale Chihuly, David Bemoliel, Rabbi Maimon.
Dates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 70 -
Description: David Benoliel, Dale Chihuly, and Rabbi Daniel WienerDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 71
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Description: David Benoliel and Dale Chihuly at podiumDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 72
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Description: Dale Chihuly at podiumDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 73
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Description: Congressman Jim McDermot at podiumDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 74
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Dates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 75
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Description: Laurie Cohen, Joshua Gortler, Arva Gray, Edith WarshalDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 76
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Description: Joshua Gortler and Dov SugarmanDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 77
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Description: Rabbi Maimon and Joshua Gortler attach the mezuzh at the entrance to the Summit at First HillDates: between 2000 and 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 78-79
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Description: Dale Chihuly and Vicki Benoliel at annual meeting at Summit at First Hill
Note on verso: Chihuly art work was dedicated. Sarah Gortler far left in background.
Dates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 80 -
Description: Dale Chihuly and David Benoliel in front of glass art presented to the Summit by ChihulyDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 81
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Description: Raymond Galante and Irvin Karl at podiumDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 82
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Description: Irvin Karl and Jeannie Alhadeff at podiumDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 83
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Description: David Benoliel at podiumDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 84
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Description: Seattle Mayor Paul Schell at podiumDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 85
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Series 6: Cruise on Lake Washington on Morris Polack's yacht
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Description: Guests on boatDates: between 1980 and 1990?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 87-89
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Description: Morris Polack on boatDates: between 1980 and 1990?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 90-91
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Series 7: Various events and people
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Torah Dedication at Caroline Kline Galland Home
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Description: Rabbi Kletenik and othersDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 92
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen, Martin Selig and his sister Bertelle Selig-BuschkeDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 93
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen and donor Martin SeligDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 94
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen, scribeDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 95
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen with Rabbi David Twersky and his mother
Note on verso: A Torah presented as a gift to CKGH by Martin Selig.
Dates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 96 -
Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen with Barry Aaronson and daughterDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 97
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Dates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 98
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen and Rabbi GreenbergDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 99
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen and Rabbi KletenikDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 100
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Description: Rabbi Simon Benzaquen and Rabbi KornfeldDates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 101-102
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Dates: between 1970 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 103
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Description: Sol Esfeld at podium Paul Jassny and Barry Schneiderman behind him
From accompanying material: Sol Esfeld was chairman of the Capital Campaign for the 1967 building and the 1973 addition of the Caroline Kline Galland Home. Paul Jassny was president of CKGH board; Barry Schneiderman was vice-president of the board.
Dates: between 1970 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 104 -
Description: Sol Esfeld presented with a portrait by Paul JassnyDates: between 1970 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 105
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Dates: between 1970 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 106
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Description: Lilly DeJaen presents a gift to Joshua GortlerDates: between 1970 and 1985?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 107
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Dates: 1987Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 108
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Description: People at dedication of Caroline Kline-Galland Home Activity Center
Note on verso: In memory of the Almeleh family, Joshua Gortler, benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alhadeff, Victoria Alhadeff, Lucille Spring.
Dates: between 1975 and 1990?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 109 -
Description: Joshua Gortler with members of the Israeli Defense Force for a program at the Summit at First HillDates: 1999?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 110
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Description: Richard Galante, co-chair of Caroline Kline-Galland Home capital campaignDates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 111
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Description: Michael Cohen and Sam Stroum at dinner for Caroline Kline-Galland Home capital campaignDates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 112
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Dates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 113
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Description: Morris and James Polack with another man and children
Note on verso: Morris Polack (m) and James Polack (r) express appreciation to the youngest member of the capital campaign, who contributed $72 from her synagogue to help build the Litvin Pavilion
Dates: between 1990 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 114 -
Description: Group of people at picnic
Note on verso: Special picnic celebrating children born while parents were emplyed at the CKGH. Far right: Joshua Gortler, Executive Director.
Dates: between 1990 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Item 115 -
Description: Morris PolackDates: between 1980 and 1993?Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 116
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Description: Michael CohenDates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 117
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Description: Johua Gortler, Carolyn and William DanzDates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 118
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Description: Governor Christine Gregoire and former high school teacher Sarah Kaplan at Caroline Kline-Galland HomeDates: between 2005 and 2013Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 119
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Dates: 1979Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 120
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Description: Mary Chelgren and others with Governor Booth Gardner at Caroline Kline-Galland Home
Mary Chelgren was Director of Nursing Services at Caroline Kline-Galland Home.
Dates: between 1985 and 1993Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 121 -
Description: Rabbi Jim Murel playing guitar and Julie Murel singing at annual meeting of the Caroline Kline-Galland HomeDates: between 1980 and 1995?Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 122
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Description: Memorial plaque on outside of Caroline Kline-Galland HomeDates: between 1914 and 1990Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 123
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Dates: between 1960 and 1990?Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Item 124
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jewish old age homes--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Long-term care facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Nursing homes--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Older Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Older people--Institutional care--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Caroline Kline Galland Home (Seattle, Wash.)
- Caroline Kline Galland Home (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
- Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged (Seattle, Wash.)
- Summit at First Hill (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (curator)
