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Doris J. Stiefel papers, 1955-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stiefel, Doris J
- Title
- Doris J. Stiefel papers
- Dates
- 1955-200819552008
- Quantity
- .91 cubic feet (2 boxes plus 1 CD and 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- 3890
- Summary
- Oral history interview and papers of Seattle dentist Doris J. Stiefel, regarding her education, marriage, and involvement in the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged, Congregation Beth Shalom, and the North End Group of Hadassah in 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Doris J. Stiefel (1928-) is a Seattle dentist who was born in Aachen, Germany. She is the daughter of Richard and Gertrude Pintus. She arrived in Seattle in 1948 and entered the University of Washington Dental School in 1950. She married Ernest Stiefel on Dec. 23rd, 1950. She was director of Dental Education in Care of the Disabled at the University of Washington from 1975-1994. She was a member of the board of directors of the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged in Seattle, Washington, and president of the North End Group of Hadassah in Seattle from 1966 until 1968. She also has served as president of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oral history interview, as well as correspondence, minutes, financial records, reports, and other records of Doris J. Stiefel and her involvement with the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged, the Hadassah movement, and Congregation Beth Shalom.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3890-004, Doris Stiefel papers, 1955-1986
- Accession No. 3890-005, Doris Stiefel Oral History Interview, 2008
- Accession No. 3890-006, Doris J. Stiefel papers, 1995-1998
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3890-004: Doris Stiefel papers, 1955-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: The papers of Doris J. Stiefel contain correspondence, minutes, financial records, and reports that document the administrative workings of the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged. The records also document Stiefel’s participation in the Hadassah movement and Seattle area chapters of Hadassah, and include membership records, financial records, general correspondence, minutes, and publications for these organizations.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated to the University of Washington Libraries between 1987 and 2000 by Ernest R. Stiefel.
Processing Info: Processing completed in 2001. The collection is a merger of accessions 3890-001, 3890-002, and 3890-003.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged
Biographical/Historical Note: Caroline Rosenberg Kline Galland devoted her considerable energy
and wealth to serving the poor of Seattle and was particularly concerned with
the care of the elderly and infirm. In her last will and testament of 1905, she
wrote, "It is my desire that the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged be so
constructed and managed that it may bring to the lives of the aged men and
women who shall be domiciled therein the greatest degree of contentment and
happiness in their declining years."
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1970-1986 | ||
Box/Folder | |||
1/1 | 3890-004 | Organizational information |
1971-1976 |
1/2 | 3890-004 | By-laws |
1972, 1973 |
1/3 | 3890-004 | General correspondence |
1973-1982 |
Minutes |
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Box/Folder | |||
1/4 | 3890-004 | Board of directors |
1975-1981 |
1/5 | 3890-004 | Joint meetings |
1981-1985 |
1/6 | 3890-004 | Miscellaneous |
1975-1981 |
Box/Folder | |||
1/7 | 3890-004 | Reports |
1970 |
1/8 | 3890-004 | Financial records |
1973-1984 |
1/9 | 3890-004 | Brochures |
1973, undated |
1/10 | 3890-004 | Specifications |
1975 |
1/11 | 3890-004 | Valerie Pollack Adult Day Center |
1979-1981 |
1/12 | 3890-004 | Miscellany |
1986, undated |
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of
America
Biographical/Historical Note: Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a
volunteer women's organization whose members are motivated to strengthen their
partnership with Israel, insure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential
as a force in American society.
|
1955-1969 | ||
Seattle Chapter, Brandeis (Louis D.)
Group |
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Box/Folder | |||
1/13 | 3890-004 | Membership records |
1958-1959 |
1/14 | 3890-004 | Financial records |
1955-1958 |
Seattle Chapter, North End Group |
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Box/Folder | |||
1/15 | 3890-004 | General correspondence |
1966-1968 |
1/16 | 3890-004 | Interoffice correspondence - Hadassah
(national) |
1966-1967 |
1/17 | 3890-004 | Minutes |
1966-1967 |
1/18 | 3890-004 | Membership records |
1966-1969 |
1/19 | 3890-004 | Bulletins |
1969 |
1/20 | 3890-004 | Reports |
1965-1968 |
1/21 | 3890-004 | Financial records |
1966-1967 |
1/22 | 3890-004 | Publicity |
1966 |
1/23 | 3890-004 | List |
undated |
Seattle Chapter |
1956-1969 | ||
Box/Folder | |||
1/24 | 3890-004 | Organizational information |
1964 |
1/25 | 3890-004 | By-laws |
1964 |
1/26 | 3890-004 | Minutes |
1966-1968 |
1/27 | 3890-004 | Membership records |
1966-1969 |
1/28 | 3890-004 | Newsletters |
1958, 1966-1968 |
Publications |
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Box/Folder | |||
2/1-2 | 3890-004 | Seattle Chapter |
1956-1968 |
2/3-5 | 3890-004 | National |
1966-1968 |
Box/Folder | |||
2/6 | 3890-004 | Guest book |
1960-1965 |
Accession No. 3890-005: Doris Stiefel Oral History Interview, 2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Oral History interview conducted by Judith Adler on 6-16-2008; Includes Interview Summary, index terms, biographical note
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Accession No. 3890-006: Doris J. Stiefel papers, 1995-1998Return to Top
Scope and Content: Agendas, minutes, memos, cost estimates, and architectural designs from the Facilities Planning Committee of Congregation Beth Shalom, which was charged with planning a major expansion to the building.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Doris Stiefel, 2003-05-25
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frail elderly--Care--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish old age homes--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish women--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish women--Washington (State)--Seattle--Societies and clubs
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Urban elderly--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Zionism--Washington (State)--Seattle--Societies and clubs
- Zionists--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Stiefel, Doris J.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Caroline Kline Galland Home (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- By-laws
- Financial records
- Minutes (Records)
- Newsletters
- Personal correspondence
- Reports
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), host institution (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)