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Books Mercaz records, 1981-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Books Mercaz (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Books Mercaz records
- Dates
- 1981-1985 (inclusive)19811985
- Quantity
- 2.17 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3817
- Summary
- Records of a Jewish bookstore in Seattle, Washington which was designed to be a meeting place for unaffiliated members of the Jewish community
- 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.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Books Mercaz, a Jewish bookstore in Seattle, was designed to be a meeting place for unaffiliated members of the Jewish community, as well as an outlet for books and gifts of Jewish interest. Original planning was under the auspices of the National Council of Jewish Women, but the store soon became an independent entity. It opened in 1983 but failed to make a profit and closed in 1985.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, clippings, ephemera, project files, planning files, financial records, fundraising, and lists.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3817-001, Books Mercaz records, 1981-1985
- Accession No. 3817-002, Books Mercaz records, 1981-1985
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3817-001: Books Mercaz records, 1981-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Organizational features, including by-laws, correspondence, minutes, project and planning files, financial records, fundraising, lists, clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hilda Asia, 9/4/1986.
Accession No. 3817-002: Books Mercaz records, 1981-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, clippings, ephemera, other record series.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Goldie Silverman, 10/15/1986.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3817-002 | Organizational Features |
1981-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Correspondence |
1982-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Financial Records |
1983-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Project and Planning Files |
1982-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Personnel Files |
1983-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Inventory Files |
1983 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Store Operations Manual |
undated |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Membership Lists |
1984-1985 |
| 1 | 3817-002 | Bulletins |
1983-1985 |
| 2 | 3817-002 | Color Snapshots of Bookstore Dedication |
1983 April |
| 2 | 3817-002 | Clippings |
1983 |
| 2 | 3817-002 | Ephemera |
1983 |
| 2 | 3817-002 | Russian Books |
1982 |
| 2 | 3817-002 | Board of Directors including organizational features,
minutes, agenda |
1982-1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bookstores--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Books Mercaz (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Asia, Hilda (creator)
- Silverman, Goldie
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
