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Sara D. Kaplan papers, 1911-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kaplan, Sara D
Title
Sara D. Kaplan papers
Dates
1911-2000 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa 12.08 cubic feet plus 2 vertical files (14 boxes)
Collection Number
4423
Summary
Papers, tape recorded interview of an advocate for human rights, race relations, education, and democrats
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.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Sara Kaplan was born in Pearshall, Texas in 1923. She moved to Washington in 1956 where she is known as an advocate for human rights, race relations, education, and Democrats. March 14, 1993 was proclaimed Sara Kaplan Day by the governor of Washington and Kaplan was honored in the U.S. House of Representatives for her good works by Washington Representative Jolene Unsoeld.

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Content Description

Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.

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Other Descriptive Information

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 6 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4423-001, Sara D Kaplan papers, 1993
  • Accession No. 4423-002, Sara D. Kaplan oral history interview, 1995
  • Accession No. 4423-003, Sara D. Kaplan papers, circa 1969-1990
  • Accession No. 4423-004, Sara D. Kaplan papers, 1968-1992
  • Accession No. 4423-005, Sara Kaplan papers, circa 1947-2000
  • Accession No. 4423-006, Sara D. Kaplan papers, 1911, 1980

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

"Washington State Jewish Archives photograph collections (PH 0650)"

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Accession No. 4423-001: Sara D Kaplan papers, 1993

    1 vertical file

    Scope and Content: Proclamation, announcement, poems concerning Kaplan's 70th birthday.

    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 Sara Kaplan, 3/1/1993.

  • Accession No. 4423-002: Sara D. Kaplan oral history interview, 1995

    .04 cubic feet (1 sound cassette)

    Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview of Sara Kaplan conducted by Mildred Rosenbaum and Meta Buttnick on March 12, 1995.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Sara Kaplan, 3/12/1995.

  • Accession No. 4423-003: Sara D. Kaplan papers, circa 1969-1990

    9.00 cubic feet (9 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Ephemera, minutes, newsletters documenting her activities in social and political issues.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Sara Kaplan, 3/19/1996.

  • Accession No. 4423-004: Sara D. Kaplan papers, 1968-1992

    .83 cubic foot (2 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Minutes, agenda, newsletters, clippings.

    Papers document Kaplan's political activities, Jewish organizational activities and educational/teaching activities.

    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 Sara Kaplan, 3/16/1995.

  • Accession No. 4423-005: Sara Kaplan papers, circa 1947-2000

    2.21 cubic feet (3 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, agendas, reports, directories, newsletters, clippings, photographs, and related materials documenting her activities in political and social issues.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Sara Kaplan, 1/29/2001.

  • Accession No. 4423-006: Sara D. Kaplan papers, 1911, 1980

    1 vertical file

    Scope and Content: Photocopies of Polk directory, 1911 of Kaplan Printing Co. advertisements. Photocopy of letter from Julius and Eva (probably Sara's parents) to Rabbi Moshe Pomerantz.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

    Acquisition Info: Sara D. Kaplan, 1995-03-12

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Subject Terms

  • Civil rights workers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Civil rights workers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Civil rights--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Civil rights--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Jews--United States--Politics and government
  • Jews--United States--Politics and government--Interviews
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Political activists--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Political activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Social justice--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Social justice--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews

Personal Names

  • Kaplan, Sara D.--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ephemera
  • Interviews (Sound recordings)
  • Newsletters
  • Oral histories
  • Personal correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • B'nai B'rith Women. Seattle Chapter No. 647 (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Brandeis University. National Women's Committee. Seattle Chapter (creator)
    • Educators for Social Responsibility (U.S.). Seattle Chapter (creator)
    • National Education Association of the United States. Jewish Affairs Caucus (creator)
    • Washington Education Association (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), (host institution)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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