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Susie M. Friedman papers, 1930-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Friedman, Susie M. (Susie Michael)
- Title
- Susie M. Friedman papers
- Dates
- 1930-1977 (inclusive)19301977
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic feet (2 boxes and 1 disc recording)
- Collection Number
- 2115
- Summary
- Papers of a music teacher and musician of Seattle, Washington
- 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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Paper-based materials are open to all users. Disc recording is open for previewing onsite in the Special Collections Reading Room only. Contact Special Collections for terms of access to this item.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Susie Michael (1898-1990) was a music teacher and pianist in Seattle when she met Maurice Friedman who sang baritone in the Seattle Bikur Cholim choir. Maurice immigrated to Seattle from Vilna, Poland when he was six years old, and his father, Sam Friedman, was Seattle's first cantor at Bikur Cholim. Susie Michael married Maurice Friedman in 1930 and they spent many years thereafter performing together. After participating in a lecture series arranged by Rabbi Philip Langh (Herzl) in 1935 on Jewish music, they became concerned with the importance of sharing Jewish folk music with others. Together they created "The Cavalcade of Jewish Music," and other Jewish music programs infused with humor, using Hebrew, Yiddish, and English liturgical and secular music. Maurice sang and pantomimed while Susie narrated and played piano. They moved to New York in 1939 and toured their Jewish musical programs throughout the United States and Canada for nearly two decades. They returned to Seattle in the 1950s and became actively involved in the Jewish Music Festival sponsored by the Seattle Jewish Community Center. Following Maurice's death in 1962, Susie Michael Friedman started a business selling dolls to earn extra income. She died in 1990.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, sheet music, song lyrics, writings, narratives spoken during performances, programs, clippings, ephemera and a vinyl recording (33rpm).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2115-001: Susie M. Friedman papers, 1935-1955Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, press releases, programs and ephemera, and a 33rpm recording.
Restrictions on Access: Paper-based materials are open to all users. Disc recording is open for previewing onsite in the Special Collections Reading Room only. Contact Special Collections for terms of access to this item.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Susie M. Friedman, 4/2/1973.
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Accession No. 2115-002: Susie M. Friedman papers, 1930-1977Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, sheet music, song lyrics, writings, narratives spoken during performances, programs, clippings, ephemera.
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 Hoda Greenberg, 3/5/1990.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jewish musicians
- Jews--Music
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Friedman, Maurice, -1962
- Friedman, Susie M. (Susie Michael)--Archives
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle