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)
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
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.

Request at UW

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

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2278-001: Oral history interview with Esther Lighter, 1974Return to Top

1 sound cassette (ca. 60 minutes)
Transcript.

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
Oral history interview with Esther Lighter

Accession No. 2278-002: Jacob and Esther Lighter papers, 1927-1958Return to Top

0.23 cubic feet (1 box plus 1 oversize folder and 7 sound tape reels )

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Reel to reel tapes will need digital transfer before made available to patrons.

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

Description
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

  • Personal Names
    • Lighter, Jacob (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)