Walter Schoenfeld papers, circa 1926-1962

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Schoenfeld, Walter
Title
Walter Schoenfeld papers
Dates
circa 1926-1962 (inclusive)
Quantity
.39 cubic foot plus 1 vertical folder
Collection Number
2315
Summary
Papers of a Jewish immigrant including letters, legal papers, mechanical drawings, photographs, passport and court papers.
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
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English, German

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Walter Schoenfeld was born in Baden, near Vienna, in 1903. He fled to China during the Holocaust, and emigrated to Vancourver, B.C. and then to Seattle after World War II. Schoenfeld was an engineer. He died circa 1974.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2315-001: Walter Schoenfeld papers, circa 1926-1962Return to Top

.39 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Letters, legal papers, mechanical drawings, photographs.

Many letters are in German. Includes material relating to Canadian Jewish Congress.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Estate of Walter Schoenfeld, 8/15/1974.

Description
Walter Schoenfeld papers

Accession No. 2315-002: Walter Schoenfeld papers, 1939-1962Return to Top

1 vertical folder

Scope and Content: Correspondence, passport, court papers.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jeanette Schreiber, 10/16/1979.

Description
Walter Schoenfeld papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Schoenfeld, Walter--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Saretzki, Max Walter (creator)
    • Schoenfeld, Rebecca (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Canadian Jewish Congress (creator)