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Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers, 1913-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Siegel, Sylvia Mae Cohen
- Title
- Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers
- Dates
- 1913-1992 (inclusive)19131992
- Quantity
- 2 vertical files
- Collection Number
- 4190
- Summary
- Biographical features, synagogue materials, ephemera, and reports on the activities of the Herzl-Ner Tamid Sisterhood by Sylvia Siegel, who served as President of the Sisterhood
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sylvia M. Siegel served as the first Herzl Ner Tamid Sisterhood President from 1972 to 1974, as the Pacific Northwest Branch President from 1978 to 1980, and on the National Conservative League Board from 1980 to 1982. The family's name was variously spelled Abrashin or Abrashen and later changed to Brashen.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Biographical features, synagogue materials, ephemera, and reports on the activities of the Herzl-Ner Tamid Sisterhood.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 4190-001, Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers, 1913-1992
- Accession No. 4190-002, Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers, 1974
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4190-001: Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers, 1913-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, Synagogue payment receipts, reservations for seats, clippings, ephemera, 1913-1992; photocopy of certificate, 1907.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Sylvia Mae Siegel, Nov 1991 and June 1992
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Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers |
Accession No. 4190-002: Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers, 1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Report of the Mercer Island branch's activities for 1973-1974 and photocopy of news article, dated 1972, by Sylvia Siegel on her attendance at the National Women's League convention in her capacity as president of Herzl-Ner Tamid Sisterhood.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Sylvia Mae Siegel, 2004-12-19
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Sylvia Mae Cohen Siegel papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)--Specimens
- Jewish women--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
Personal Names
- Abrashen, Hyman
- Brashem, Alfred A
- Brashen, Abe L., -1957
- Brashen, Morris
- Siegel, Sylvia Mae Cohen--Archives
Corporate Names
- Congregation Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath (Seattle, Wash.)
- Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation (Mercer Island, Wash.). Sisterhood--Archives
- Tikvah House
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
