Amir Hemmat oral history interview, 2001
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hemmat, Amir H. (Amir Hushang), 1932-
- Title
- Amir Hemmat oral history interview
- Dates
- 2001 (inclusive)20012001
- Quantity
- 1 sound cassette (25 minutes); Transcript: 5 pages
- Collection Number
- 5449 (Accession No. 5449-001)
- Summary
- Interview with Amir Hemmat who describes his family and childhood in Iran and coming to the United States.
- 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
Special Media: 1 cassette audio tape
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Enrolled at the University of Washington in 1954, and graduated in 1957 with a degree in Pharmacy. Married Selma Eskenazi.
Content Description
Tape recorded interview covering the years 1932-2001, taken on January 31, 2001; transcript, photographs, and clipping.
Mr. Hemmat describes his family and childhood in Iran. He discusses the educational opportunities for Jews in Iran before 1950. He also talks about coming to the United States in 1950, and studying at Stanford and the University of Washington. He describes some of his professional work as a chemist and pharmacist, as well as some of his experiences within the Seattle Iranian Jewish community.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Use
Creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- De Jaen, Lilly, 1929- (creator)
- Hemmat, Amir H. (Amir Hushang), 1932- (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
