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Joyce Lighter Rogers photograph and film collection, approximately 1890-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Rogers, Joyce Lighter
- Title
- Joyce Lighter Rogers photograph and film collection
- Dates
- approximately 1890-1989 (inclusive)18901949
- Quantity
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25 photographic prints (3 folders) ; various sizes
1 film reel (26 minutes, 1000 feet) : silent, color ; 16mm - Collection Number
- PH1081
- Summary
- Photographs of Jacob Lighter and film of Hillel House construction at University of 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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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jacob Lighter (1900-1950) served as president of the Seattle chapter of B'nai B'rith and was instrumental in the construction of Hillel House at the University of Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of Jacob Lighter and family members. The film records the construction of Hillel House at University of Washington and was directed by Jacob Lighter.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the photographs in this collection and selections from the films
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Photographs of Jacob Lighter and family membersReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Folder | item | ||
1 | 1 | circa 1890s | |
1 | 2 | circa 1920s | |
1 | 3 | 1921 | |
1 | 4 | 1921 | |
1 | 5 | 1921 | |
1 | 6 | June 1928 | |
1 | 7 | July 25, 1931 | |
box-folder:oversize | |||
OS6 | 8 |
Group at Fraternal Order of the Sons of
Israel picnic
Man in center in white hat is Hazan Schlossberg of Bikur Cholim,
to his right is Seattle Talmud Torah teacher Mr. Waltin
|
circa 1930s |
Folder | |||
1 | 9 | July 1936 | |
1 | 10 |
Jacob Lighter
Hartsook, Seattle
(photographer)
|
circa 1930s |
1 | 11-12 |
Jacob Lighter with 90-pound salmon that
he caught during a trip to Alaska
Salmon was eaten at a B'nai B'rith luncheon.
|
June 1937 |
1 | 13 | 1930s | |
1 | 14 |
Representatives of B'nai B'rith
presenting check to representative of Orthopedic Hospital
Left to right: Irving Lewis, Dr. Norman Clein, Esther (Marshin)
Lighter, Seattle B'nai B'rith chapter president Jacob Lighter, Olive Carey
(Children's Orthopedic Hospital)
|
1930s |
2 | 15 |
Jacob Lighter (at right) with priest
and representatives of other faiths at desk, looking over paperwork
Possibly a draft board function. Warren Smith at left
|
circa 1940 |
2 | 16 |
Jacob Lighter (right) presenting silver
tea service in memory of his and wife Esther's (Marshin) parents to P. Allen
Rickles for Hillel House
Heib, Seattle
(photographer)
Hillel House was located at 4037 15th Ave. NE, Seattle.
|
circa 1940s |
2 | 17 |
Event at Hillel House with group
standing behind table bearing trophy and plaque
Heib, Seattle
(photographer)
Jacob Lighter in center, Dr. Norman Clein on far left.
|
circa 1940s |
2 | 18 |
Men at banquet, possibly for B'nai
B'rith, with Jacob Lighter in front at end of table on left
Deutsch, Allan
(photographer)
|
1948 |
2 | 19 |
Group in front of Hillel House,
possibly board of directors and other administrators
Heib, Seattle
(photographer)
Included are Jacob Lighter, Rabbi and Mrs. Horwitz, Eugene
Schwartz, Gerd Pollet, Sara Schmulman, Sol Birulin
|
circa 1948 |
2 | 20 |
Miller Memorial Dedication of the
Hillel director's study with Jacob Lighter giving opening remarks to audience
from podium in front of ark
Heib, Seattle
(photographer)
Two name plaques were unveiled in memory of Charles Miller and
his nephew Robert C. Miller
|
March 27, 1949 |
2 | 21 | circa 1970s |
Photographs of Lighter and Marshin family gravesitesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Folder | item | ||
2 | 22-23 | circa 1950s | |
2 | 24 | circa 1980s | |
2 | 25 | circa 1980s |
FilmReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Reel | item | ||
VC110 | 26 |
Hillel House at University of
Washington
The story of the first Hillel Foundation building constructed in
the United States. Includes groundbreaking ceremony, excavation, inspection,
construction, and formal dedication.
Directed and supervised by Jacob Lighter. Produced by RARIG Motion Picture Company.
Original: 1 film reel (1000 feet) : silent, color ; 16mm.
|
1947-1948 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Rogers, Joyce Lighter--Photographs