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Jacob S. Friedman papers, 1940s-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Friedman, Jacob S
- Title
- Jacob S. Friedman papers
- Dates
- 1940s-1952 (inclusive)19401952
- Quantity
- 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 6123 (Accession No. 6123-001)
- Summary
- Certificate from the National Jewish Welfare Board and news clipping on Jacob S. Friedman's business
- 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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jacob Samuel (J.S.) Friedman grew up in Seattle after emigrating from Russia with his parents and siblings. As a young man he learned the mercantile business by selling clothing. He opened his own store and called it King’s at Fourth and Pike, which carried men’s suits. In the 1930s he sold the store and opened another one on First and Columbia that sold workmen’s clothing. Close to Pioneer Square and the waterfront, he appealed to the appropriate clientele.
After World War II he opened the Army-Navy Surplus Store at Second and Seneca. J.S. hired men from the Jewish community to work in his stores and mentored them in the business.
Barbara Droker is J.S. Friedman's granddaughter.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photograph of National Jewish Welfare Board certificate awarded to Jacob S. Friedman and photograph of news clipping about J.S. Friedman's life and his business, the War Surplus Center. Also includes letterhead for Friedman's Inc. in Seattle which included Friedman's War Surplus Center on 2nd Avenue, Army and Navy Store on 1st Avenue, and Friedman's Army and Navy Store on 1st Avenue.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Barbara Droker, 2016-07-07
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Photographs relocated to Washington State Jewish Archives photograph collections, PH0650
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jewish businesspeople--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jewish veterans--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Friedman, Jacob S., 1895---Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
