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Helen Rucker papers, 1849-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rucker, Helen
- Title
- Helen Rucker papers
- Dates
- 1849-1985 (inclusive)18491988
- Quantity
- .42 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2752
- Summary
- Letters, notes regarding her research on Seattle Jewish history and a information on several manuscipts written by Helen Bornstein Rucker, a Seattle Jewish writer
- 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
Helen Bornstein Rucker was born in Seattle, January 8, 1903, the daughter of daughter of Maurice and Julia Bornstein. She was educated in Seattle and graduated from National Park College in Washington D.C. She married B. Wallace Rucker. Helen Rucker was the author of two historical novels about early Seattle, "Cargo of Brides" and "The Wolf Tree," as well as numerous short stories. She was a life-long member of Temple de Hirsch Sinai, of which her family were founding members. Rucker was the Unit Chairman of the American Red Cross, 1940-1945 and a member of Seattle Junior Programs 1941-1956. She was on the Board of Trustees of the Cornish School of Allied Arts from 1935-1938 and the Friends of the Seattle Public Library 1957-1960. She was also a member of the National League of Freelance Writers and the Soroptimist Club. She died December 28, 2002. (Bio info from Seattle Post-Intelligencer obituary.)
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Letters, notes regarding her research on Seattle Jewish history, hand-drawn map of the Seattle Jewish neighborhood of Helen Rucker's childhood, ephemera, clippings, Some material relates to relatives of Helen Rucker, manuscript and newsclipping of Rucker's short stories "Slightly Used" and "The Story of Adrienne Blake", as well as correspondence with publisher Little, Brown and Co. concerning publication of her novels "The Cargo of Brides" and "the Wolf Tree." The materials also include a 1908 deed for purchased seats at Temple de Hirsch by Helen's father Maurice Bornstein, her grandfather's teaching contract (1849) in Germany and some other family correspondence and papers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2752-008, Rucker, Helen, 1903-2002 / Helen Rucker papers, 1905-1985
- Accession No. 2752-009, Rucker, Helen, 1903-2002 / Helen Rucker papers, 1849-1988
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2752-008: Helen Rucker papers, 1905-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letters, notes regarding her research on Seattle Jewish history, hand-drawn map of the Seattle Jewish neighborhood of Helen Rucker's childhood, ephemera, clippings. Some material relates to relatives of Helen Rucker.
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 Helen Rucker, 1/1/1978.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 2752-008 | E. Burke Inlow incoming letters |
1985 |
| 1/1 | 2752-008 | Peninsula Temple Beth El |
undated |
| 1/2 | 2752-008 | Map of Seattle Jewish neighborhood |
1980s |
| 1/3 | 2752-008 | Notes re: Early Seattle Jewish settlers |
undated |
| 1/4 | 2752-008 | Notes re: Victoria and Port Townsend in 19th
century |
undated |
| 1/5 | 2752-008 | Annotated letter from Meta Buttnick re: Council House,
etc. |
1985 |
| 1/5 | 2752-008 | Note with attached clipping re: Schwabacher
Bros. |
undated |
| 1/5 | 2752-008 | Notes re: Building locations |
undated |
| 1/5 | 2752-008 | Notes re: Friedlander family |
undated |
| 1/6 | 2752-008 | Ephemera |
1904 |
| 1/7 | 2752-008 | Clipping |
1955 |
Accession No. 2752-009: Helen Rucker papers, 1849-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: Manuscript and newsclipping of Rucker's short stories "Slightly Used" and "The Story of Adrienne Blake", as well as correspondence with publisher Little, Brown and Co. concerning publication of her novels "The Cargo of Brides" and "the Wolf Tree." The materials also include a 1908 deed for purchased seats at Temple de Hirsch by Helen's father Maurice Bornstein, her grandfather's teaching contract (1849) in Germany and some other family correspondence and papers.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Linnea Rucker, 2003-11-28
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--History--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Women, Jewish--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Rucker, B. Wallace--Interviews
- Rucker, Helen--Archives
Geographical Names
- Port Townsend (Wash.)--Description and travel
- Victoria (Wash.)--Description and travel
- Washington (State)--History, Local
Occupations
- Authors, American--Washington (State)
- Women authors, American--Washington (State)
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
