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Herman Schocken papers, 1933-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schocken, Herman
- Title
- Herman Schocken papers
- Dates
- 1933-1957 (inclusive)19331957
- Quantity
- 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 6121 (Accession No. 6121-001)
- Summary
- Clara Nieder's tribute to Herman Schocken and photocopies of Schocken's passport
- 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
Herman Schocken was a leader at the Washington Emigre Bureau, helping to resettle refugees who had escaped Nazi Germany. Later, Schocken helped to form the Jewish Club of Washington, a philanthropic and social organization. He was born in 1869, in Germany. His family left Morgonin, Germany when he was young, and he arrived in Seattle in 1884.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Included are text of tribute, probably delivered as eulogy, in honor of Herman Schocken by Clara Nieder with whom he worked at the Washington Emigre Bureau. Clara Nieder was executive secretary of the organization. Photocopy of Schocken's 1933 passport.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Immigrants--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Schocken, Herman--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Records (Documents)
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)
