Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers

Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Jacobovitz, Arthur A.
Title: Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers
Dates: 1961-1995 (inclusive)
19611995
Quantity: 1.2 cubic feet (including 2 boxes, 15 sound cassettes and 1 transcript)
Collection Number: 3786
Summary: Materials related to Arthur Jacobovitz, former director of B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at the University of Washington
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: Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1931, Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz was educated at Lubavicher Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York, and received his Semikha (rabbinic ordination) from Yeshiva University in New York in 1955. He served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force for two years. After his military service, he then served as Executive Director of B'nai B'rith Hillel at University of Washington from 1959-1989, staying actively involved as Executive Director Emeritus for two more decades. Known to many as “Rabbi J,” he also taught at Seattle University as a professor of Jewish Studies for 32 years.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Oral history interviews with Jacobovitz as well as his personal papers including correspondence, theology students' work, and a scrapbook.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

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 3 accessions.

Accession No. 3786-001, Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1985
Accession No. 3786-002, Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1995
Accession No. 3786-003, Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1986

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Accession No. 3786-001: Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1985Return to Top

0.31 cubic foot (11 sound cassettes; transcript: 137 pages)

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Howard Droker 9/10/85; transcript.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Creator’s literary rights of both interviewer and interviewee were transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz, 3/3/1992.

Accession No. 3786-002: Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1995Return to Top

0.17 cubic feet (4 sound cassettes)

Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Jane Avner and Charlotte Spitzer March 23 and March 29, 1995.

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

Scholarly research only.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz, 3/29/1995.

Accession No. 3786-003: Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1986Return to Top

0.72 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Contains Rabbi Jacobovitz's correspondence during his time as Director of B'nai B'rith Hillel at University of Washington. Also includes correspondence from his activities at Seattle University as well as his students' diaries from a 1971 Theology course class project during which students "converted" to Judaism for two weeks and journaled their experiences. Also includes photocopies of a scrapbook commemorating Jacobovitz's life and work.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Lovey Cohen, 2010-03-23

Separated Material: Photographs received with this accession were separated to the Washington State Jewish Archives Photograph Collections in the repository.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box/Folder	Accession
1/1	3786-003	Correspondence	1961-1986
1/2	3786-003	Correspondence	1967
1/3	3786-003	Correspondence	1980
1/4	3786-003	Correspondence related to Teaching/Students	1968-1974
1/5	3786-003	Correspondence from Murray Shiff	1974-1979
1/6	3786-003	Correspondence related to Trinity Episcopal Church	1979
1/7	3786-003	Correspondence related to Seattle University	1962-1970
2/1	3786-003	Materials related to Theology 120 course at Seattle University	1968-1970
2/2-2/3	3786-003	Collection of submitted class projects/essays, "Two Weeks as an Orthodox Jew" from Theology 120 course at Seattle University	1971
2/4	3786-003	UW Hillel welcome pamphlet and speech introducing Dr. William Gerberding	1959, undated
2/5	3786-003	Press clippings	1963-1985
2/6	3786-003	Original copy of essay written about Jacobovitz	circa 1984
2/7	3786-003	Photocopies of commemorative album celebrating Arthur Jacobovitz' 25th year with UW Hillel	1963-1984

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