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Jacob and Esther Lighter papers and oral history, 1927-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lighter, Esther
- Title
- Jacob and Esther Lighter papers and oral history
- Dates
- 1927-1974 (inclusive)19271974
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet (1 box plus 1 sound cassette, 1 vertical file, 1 oversize folder, and 7 sound tape reels)
- Collection Number
- 2278
- Summary
- Oral history interview sound cassette and transcript, correspondence, certificates, family papers, and sound tape reels from Seattle Jewish community members Jacob and Esther Lighter
- 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jacob Lighter was born in Nova Scotia in 1900 and moved to Seattle in 1917. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant, he helped form the accounting firm Friedman and Lighter in 1925. Active in many Jewish organizations, his major interest was Hillel. He was instrumental in establishing the Foundation at University of Washington and played an important role in the building of the Hillel House on campus. He and Esther Marshin (1904-1984) married in 1927. He died in 1950.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oral history interview sound cassette and transcript, correspondence, certificates, family papers, and sound tape reels.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
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. 2278-001, Oral history interview with Esther Lighter, 1974
- Accession No. 2278-002, Jacob and Esther Lighter papers, 1927-1958
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2278-001: Oral history interview with Esther Lighter, 1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview, conducted by M. Kaplan and Helen Runstein, 6/14/74.
Reminisces about the activities of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid society, the Hebrew Ladies Free Loan Society, Jewish Consumptive Relief society; husband's (Jacob Lighter) family history, his business (Friedman and Lighter, an accounting firm) and organizational activities (Hillel House, UW chapter of B'nai B'rith). Covers years 1900-1970.
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 Esther Lighter, 6/14/1974.
| Description |
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Oral history interview with Esther Lighter |
Accession No. 2278-002: Jacob and Esther Lighter papers, 1927-1958Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, professional and appreciation certificates, family papers including marriage certificate and family genealogy, and 7 reel to reel audio reels, some that seem to be recordings of Hadassah meetings circa 1948.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Reel to reel tapes will need digital transfer before made available to patrons.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Joyce Lighter Rogers, 1997-01-01 and 1996-08-21
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Jacob and Esther Lighter papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jewish community centers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Social life and customs
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Lighter, Esther--Archives
- Lighter, Esther--Interviews
- Lighter, Jacob--Archives
- Lighter, Jacob--Interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Lighter, Jacob (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
