Solomon Birulin photograph collection, circa 1860-1947
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Other Descriptive Information
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Sarah Shmerkovitch, great grandmother of Solomon Birulin, in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, circa 1860
- Rabbi Herev Jacob Koppel Shmerkovitch, Solomon Birulin's great grandfather, wearing medals from Czar, undated
- Baronsky/Shmerkovitch family in Russia, including Tamara Baronsky, Clara Baronsky, and Lisa Shmerkovitch, circa 1890
- Group standing at gate of Jewish cemetery in Tientsin, China., circa 1920
- Solomon Birulin as baby wearing cap with tassels being held by his Chineseamahin Tientsin, China, 1921
- Mendel Baronsky family in Seattle, circa 1923
- Man (Sol's father?) standing in front of counter in pharmacy owned by Solomon Birulin's father, Tientsin, China, 1924
- Solomon Birulin with Alexander Birulin in stroller, and their Chinese amah in Tientsin, China, 1928
- Wedding of Sonya Birulin, aunt of Solomon Birulin, and Leon Libomonsaff, in synagogue in Harbin, China, circa 1932
- Jewish Kunst Club in Tientsin, China, 1932
- Dedication of Hillel House, Seattle, circa 1946-1947
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Birulin, Solomon
- Title
- Solomon Birulin photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1860-1947 (inclusive)18601947
- Quantity
- 11 photographic prints (1 folder) ; 5" x 3 ½"
- Collection Number
- PH1057
- Summary
- Jewish families Birulin and Baronsky family members in Russia, China, and Seattle
- 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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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Solomon Birulin was born in 1921 in Russia; his family moved to Tientsin, China, where he attended an English school. When the Japanese began making aggressive moves toward China, the family then moved to the United States, where they settled in Seattle. Solomon enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed overseas. After the war, he enrolled at the University of Washington, and eventually became a teacher.
Content Description
The collection includes images of the Birulin, Shmerkovitch, and Baronsky families in China, Russia, and Seattle.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Dates: circa 1860Container: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: Rabbi Herev Jacob Koppel Shmerkovitch, Solomon Birulin's great grandfather, wearing medals from CzarDates: undatedContainer: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: Baronsky/Shmerkovitch family in Russia, including Tamara Baronsky, Clara Baronsky, and Lisa ShmerkovitchDates: circa 1890Container: Folder 1, Item 3
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Description: Group standing at gate of Jewish cemetery in Tientsin, China.
Solomon Birulin's grandfather Yasef (Joseph) Baronsky in first row, second from left.
Dates: circa 1920Container: Folder 1, Item 4 -
Description: Solomon Birulin as baby wearing cap with tassels being held by his Chineseamahin Tientsin, China
An amah is similar to a nanny.
Dates: 1921Container: Folder 1, Item 5 -
Description: Mendel Baronsky family in Seattle
Seated: Mendel and Ann Baronsky; standing: Solomon, Slata, Edward, and Dora.
Dates: circa 1923Container: Folder 1, Item 6 -
Description: Man (Sol's father?) standing in front of counter in pharmacy owned by Solomon Birulin's father, Tientsin, ChinaDates: 1924Container: Folder 1, Item 7
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Description: Solomon Birulin with Alexander Birulin in stroller, and their Chinese amah in Tientsin, China
An amah is similar to a nanny.
Dates: 1928Container: Folder 1, Item 8 -
Description: Wedding of Sonya Birulin, aunt of Solomon Birulin, and Leon Libomonsaff, in synagogue in Harbin, ChinaDates: circa 1932Container: Folder 1, Item 9
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Description: Jewish Kunst Club in Tientsin, China
Included are Solomon Birulin's grandparents and great grandparents, and Shamus of Shul.
Dates: 1932Container: Folder 1, Item 10 -
Description: Dedication of Hillel House, Seattle
Left to right: Charles Stasny (seated), Rosalind Capeloto, Lillian Dubson, Denise Millet, Marian Levine, Sol Birulin, Sue Morton, Rhoda Mae Cohen.
Dates: circa 1946-1947Container: Folder 1, Item 11
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
