Jennie Davis Schermer papers, 1891-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schermer, Jennie Davis
- Title
- Jennie Davis Schermer papers
- Dates
- 1891-1971 (inclusive)18911971
- Quantity
- 1 sound tape reel plus 3 items
- Collection Number
- 1534
- Summary
- Tape recorded interview of a Jewish American whose father was a fur trader who dealt with Hudson's Bay Co. She disdusses her family and early life in Seattle including early Jewish community and Seattle fire.
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Born in Seattle as Jennie Davis, her father was a fur trader who dealt with Hudson's Bay Co. Married in 1902 to Joseph Schermer who was in the clothing business in Seattle.
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
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Accession No. 1534-001: Jennie Davis Schermer oral history interview, 1899-1971
1 sound tape reel (40 minutes)Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview covering the years ca. 1879-1910 conducted by Karyl Winn; certificate; Temple de Hirsch History, 1899-1949.
Interview disdusses her family and early life in Seattle including early Jewish community and Seattle fire.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Description: Jennie Davis Schermer oral history interview
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Accession No. 1534-002: Jennie Davis Schermer papers, 1891-1902
3 items (photocopies)Scope and Content: Wedding invitation, death cards, clipping.
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 by Vivian Schermer, 8/5/1981.
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Description: Jennie Davis Schermer papers
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Davis, Jacob
- Schermer, Jennie Davis--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
