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C. Eugene Huppin papers and oral history interviews, 1926-2014
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Huppin, Charles Eugene, 1933-
- Title
- C. Eugene Huppin papers and oral history interviews
- Dates
- 1926-2014 (inclusive)19262014
- Quantity
- 2 vertical files, 1 audio cassette, 1 digital audio file, and 1 computer file
- Collection Number
- 4063
- Summary
- Various materials (including an interview) regarding the Jewish community in Spokane, Washington
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Historical background of Spokane Jewish community as well as two oral histories and corresponding transcripts.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4063-001, C. Eugene Huppin papers, 1926-1985
- Accession No. 4063-002, Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview, 2005
- Accession No. 4063-003, Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview, 2014
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4063-001: C. Eugene Huppin papers, 1926-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letter 1985, speech 1981, writing (booklet) 1926, undated clipping. Photocopy of writing "History of the Jews in Spokane, Washington" by Moses Janton, 1926. Speech given by Eugene Huppin at the Spokane Jewish Centennial Service in 1981, "The Second Fifty Years." Clipping and letter also give historical background of Spokane Jewish community. 2 silk scarves.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Eugene Huppin, Oct 1, 1989
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C. Eugene Huppin papers |
Accession No. 4063-002: Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview, 2005Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview covering the years 1940-2005, taken on July 1, 2005; transcript. Mr. Huppin discusses his youth in Spokane, including his activities with Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA). He also talks about the creation of Temple Beth Shalom, and the Jewish community in Spokane. He also describes some of the Rabbis of Spokane.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Physical/Technical Access: Special Media: 1 cassette audio tape
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Special Media: 1 cassette audio tape
Restrictions on Use: Creator's rights have been dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similiar purposes.
Acquisition Info: Charles Eugene Huppin
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Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview |
Accession No. 4063-003: Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview, 2014Return to Top
Scope and Content: In this interview Eugene Huppin discusses the history of his family and their business, Huppin’s Hi Fi, in Spokane. He also recalls other early Jewish businesses located in downtown Spokane. Huppin studied at the University of Washington and practiced law for over 50 years. He recalls his early days as an attorney. He describes the merging of Congregation Keneseth Israel with Temple Beth Shalom. Finally, he describes his and his wife’s involvement with Jewish organizations, including Camp Solomon Schechter.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Charles Eugene Huppin, 2014-10-03
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Charles Eugene Huppin oral history interview |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Spokane
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Huppin, C. Eugene, 1933---Archives
- Huppin, C. Eugene, 1933---Interviews
Corporate Names
- Keneseth Israel Synagogue
- Temple Beth Shalom (Spokane, Wash.)
- Temple Emanu-El (Spokane, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Janton, Moses N (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
