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Melanie Zwang Davis oral history interviews, 1984-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davis, Melanie Zwang
- Title
- Melanie Zwang Davis oral history interviews
- Dates
- 1984-1985 (inclusive)19841985
- Quantity
- 1 sound cassette plus 1 transcript
- Collection Number
- 3637
- Summary
- Oral history interviews of a Jewish community member of Seattle, 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
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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
In 1871, Herman Zwang (1854-1931), emigrated from Germany to the town of Marcus in the Washington Territory. He lived with his uncle Marcus Oppenheimer in a log cabin. Zwang returned to Germany in 1888, where he and his wife had three children: Clara, Saul, and Melanie, who was born in Sennfeld in 1891. Zwang returned to Washington with his family in 1897, settling in Marcus in 1900. The Zwangs were one of only two Jewish families in the town of 300 (the Wurzburg family was the other one). Melanie attended the Marcus Public School, and later worked in the Zwang general store. Melanie Zwang married Sol Davis in 1923, and later moved to Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3637-001, Melanie Zwang Davis interview transcript, 1984
- Accession No. 3637-002, Melanie Zwang oral history interview, 1985
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3637-001: Melanie Zwang Davis interview transcript, 1984Return to Top
Scope and Content: Transcript (typed) of unrecorded interview conducted by Meta Buttnick on 30 Apr 1984.
Digital Content/Other Formats: 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: Donated by Melanie Davis, 7/19/1984.
| Description |
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Melanie Zwang Davis interview transcript |
Accession No. 3637-002: Melanie Zwang oral history interview, 1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Eric Offenbacher on 15 May 1985. Summary available in Special Collections Division.
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: Donated by Melanie Zwang Davis, 5/15/1985.
| Description |
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Melanie Zwang oral history interview |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Marcus
- Jews--Washington (State)--Marcus--Interviews
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Davis, Melanie Zwang--Archives
Geographical Names
- Marcus (Wash.)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
