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Victor Scharhon papers, 1978-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Scharhon, Victor
- Title
- Victor Scharhon papers
- Dates
- 1978-1990 (inclusive)19781990
- Quantity
- 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 5989 (Accession No. 5989-001)
- Summary
- Examples of Victor Scharhon's work as a printer. Scharhon was designated the official scribe of the Orthodox Jewish community in Seattle
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Victor Scharhon (1918-1990) was designated the official scribe of the Orthodox Jewish community in Seattle. After graduating from Garfield High School, he went into apprenticeship and then opened his own print shop in 1939, specializing in Hebrew calligraphy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Examples of Victor Scharhon's work as a printer, especially invitations for Jewish weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs. Also included are correspondence from Sephardic Bikur Holim congregation and a newsclipping highlighting Scharhon's work.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Calligraphy, Hebrew--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Printers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Scribes, Jewish
Personal Names
- Scharhon, Victor--Archives
Corporate Names
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), (host institution)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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