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Jennie Davis Schermer papers, 1891-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Schermer, Jennie Davis
Title
Jennie Davis Schermer papers
Dates
1891-1971 (inclusive)
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
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
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Languages
English
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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.

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Content Description

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Use of the Collection

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • 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.

  • 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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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Davis, Jacob
  • Schermer, Jennie Davis--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
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