Oral history interview with Joel Magalnick, 2015

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Magalnick, Joel
Title
Oral history interview with Joel Magalnick
Dates
2015 (inclusive)
Quantity
Originals as received: 1 digital audio file (WAV format) and 1 computer file (PDF format)
Collection Number
5982 (Accession No. 5982-001)
Summary
Oral history with editor and publisher of JT News
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

No restrictions on access.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Joel Magalnick grew up in Denver where he participated in numerous Jewish activities such as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO). After majoring in journalism at the University of Colorado, he had a variety of jobs in several cities including Boston and Chicago before moving to Seattle. In 2002, he began as Interim Editor of the Jewish Transcript and in 2003 was appointed Editor. In 2012 his title changed to Editor and Publisher.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

In this interview, Joel Magalnick explained what it's like to be the editor and publisher of JT News and described the evolution of the paper from its inception in 1924 as the Jewish Transcript to its later identy as the JTNews, including the names of the editors and how the paper altered over the years. He discussed the coming change of the paper into The Jewish Sound, to be published in a magazine format. With his overall view of the local Jewish organizations, he gave his perspective of how the community has changed during the 14 years he's been in Seattle. Joel covered his participation in the American Jewish Press Association, described local Jewish organizations with which he's been involved, mentioned a novel he completed in 2004, and spoke about the future.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Use

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Joel Magalnick, 2015-01-09

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jewish journalists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Jewish periodicals--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Journalism--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Journalists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Newspaper editors--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Magalnick, Joel--Interviews

Corporate Names

  • American Jewish Press Association

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Blase, Nancy (interviewer)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)