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Leatrice DeLeon Gutmann papers, 1914-2001
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gutmann, Leatrice DeLeon, 1933-
- Title
- Leatrice DeLeon Gutmann papers
- Dates
- 1914-2001 (inclusive)19142001
1914-1964 (bulk)19141964 - Quantity
- 2 vertical files plus 1 sound cassette
- Collection Number
- 5327 (Accession No. 5327-001)
- Summary
- Oral history with a Jewish community member active in various Jewish sororities.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Member of Phi Delta Mu sorority, 1948-1951, and Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, 1951-1954.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes an oral history and some genealogical materials. In the oral history, Gutmann discusses her involvement in Jewish sororities. She first talks about Phi Delta Mu, a sorority for high school girls, describing the pledging process, the backgrounds of the other members, and sorority activities. She then discusses Alpha Epsilon Phi, one of the two Jewish sororities at the University of Washington in the 1950's. She describes rushing and pledging in detail, but also touches on social life within the sorority. She briefly relates some childhood memories about growing up on Yesler Way.
The genealogical related materials include U.S.-issued immigration papers including identification, declaration of intention, and marriage license for Raphael and Signourou Sedis as well as Certificates of Naturalization for Albert and Perla Ovadia. Also includes a news clipping pertaining to the Sedis's 50th anniversary, a photocopy of a letter regarding Addis Gutmann, Sr.'s activities during World War II, and a note from Samuel Gompers along with a newsclipping of his meeting with Miriam Hyans in Seattle.
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
Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donated by Leatrice Gutmann, 11/6/2001.
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Photographs relocated to Visual Materials depict Rachel Peha, Samuel and Sophie Gompers, Raphael and Signourou Sedis, Albert Franco, Mary Sedis Ovadia, Beatrice Sedis Horowitz, Joe and Becky Soriano, Jack and Regina Caston, Gordon and Sally DeLeon, George and Esther Alhadeff, and Sam and Betty Alhadeff.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| Series 1: Oral History 1 vertical file plus 1 sound cassette
1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min), Transcript: 17 leaves, 1
photograph
|
2001 |
| Series 2: Genealogical
Information 1 vertical file
|
1914-1964 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Greek letter societies--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Gutmann, Leatrice DeLeon, 1933---Archives
Corporate Names
- Alpha Epsilon Phi
- Phi Delta Mu
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Adler, Judith R., 1933- (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
