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Congregation Shevet Achim records, 1988-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Congregation Shevet Achim (Mercer Island, Wash.)
- Title
- Congregation Shevet Achim records
- Dates
- 1988-2000 (inclusive)19882000
- Quantity
- .23 cubic feet (1 box and 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- 4374
- Summary
- Clippings documenting Mercer Island Orthodox-style traditional congregation which has grown from a home-based place of worship to having its own facility and rabbi
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Congregation Shevet Achim, a Mercer Island Orthodox-style traditional congregation, began as the Eastside Minyan in 1988. In 1990, they changed their name to the South Island Jewish Center and in 1996, their name changed again to Congregation Shevet Achim. The rabbis serving the congregation have been Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz (1990-1994), Rabbi Gedalia Meyer (1994-1995), Rabbi Ephraim Maoz (1995-1996), and Rabbi Yehezkel Kornfeld (1996- ).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photocopied clippings and a scrapbook containing a history of the congregation, minutes, newsletters, bulletins, clippings, and correspondence.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4374-001, South Island Jewish Center of Mercer Island records, 1989-1991
- Accession No. 4374-002, Congregation Shevet Achim records, 1988-1996
- Accession No. 4374-003, Congregation Shevet Achim records, 1989-2000
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4374-001: South Island Jewish Center of Mercer Island records, 1989-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photocopied clippings documenting the congregation.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Laurie Young, 9/10/1991.
| Description |
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South Island Jewish Center of Mercer Island
records |
Accession No. 4374-002: Congregation Shevet Achim records, 1988-1996Return to Top
Scope and Content: Scrapbook containing materials generated from the South Island Jewish Center, now called Congregation Shevet Achim. Materials include a timeline and history of the congregation, minutes, newsletters, bulletins, newsclippings, and correspondence
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ze'ev Young, 2000-01-12
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Congregation Shevet Achim records |
Accession No. 4374-003: Congregation Shevet Achim records, 1989-2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: This addition contains mailings regarding events and schedules from Island Synagogue while it was Eastside Minyan and South Island Jewish Center. Also included is a 10th anniversary event program and invitation.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
| Description |
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Congregation Shevet Achim records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Mercer Island
Corporate Names
- Congregation Shevet Achim (Mercer Island, Wash.)--Archives
- Congregation Shevet Achim (Mercer Island, Wash.)--Correspondence
- Congregation Shevet Achim (Mercer Island, Wash.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Newsletters
- Scrapbooks
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Schwartz, Yitzchak, (associated name)
- Young, Ze'ev, (associated name)
Corporate Names
- South Island Jewish Center of Mercer Island (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), (host institution)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
