Helen Koleman Quinn papers and oral history interview, 1918-1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Quinn, Helen Koleman
- Title
- Helen Koleman Quinn papers and oral history interview
- Dates
- 1918-1975 (inclusive)19181975
- Quantity
- .69 cubic foot plus 1 sound cassette
- Collection Number
- 2521
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview of a member of an early Seattle Jewish family
- 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.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Helen Koleman Quinn was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. The events of the family business, the Reform community, and especially Temple de Hirsch reveal the social life of women of her period and social background. She was divorced in 1930 and died in the Galland Home in the late 1970s.
Content Description
Interview, incoming letters, cookbooks, recipes, legal documents and a prayer book.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2521-001, Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview, 1975
- Accession No. 2521-002, Helen Koleman Quinn papers, 1918-1949
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2521-001: Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview, 1975
1 sound cassetteScope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Meta Kaplan on 30 Oct 1975.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Mrs. Quinn, 11/11/1975.
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Description: Helen Koleman Quinn oral history interview
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Accession No. 2521-002: Helen Koleman Quinn papers, 1918-1949
.69 cubic footScope and Content: Incoming letters, student writings, cookbooks, recipes, legal documents and a prayer book.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Helen Quinn, 11/20/1979.
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Description: Helen Koleman Quinn papers
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Women, Jewish--Washington (State)--Seattle--Social life and customs--20th century
Personal Names
- Quinn, Helen Koleman--Archives
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Temple de Hirsch (Seattle, Wash.)
- Temple de Hirsch (Seattle, Wash.). Ladies' Auxiliary
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Berg, Gertrude (creator)
- Quinn, Barney (creator)
- Weil, Joseph J (creator)
