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Council of Jewish Women photograph collection, 1950s-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Council of Jewish Women (U.S.)
- Title
- Council of Jewish Women photograph collection
- Dates
- 1950s-1999 (inclusive)19501999
- Quantity
-
280 photographic prints
18 slides
50 negatives - Collection Number
- PH0446
- Summary
- Photographs documenting the activities of the Council of Jewish Women during the 1970s
- Repository
-
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
-
The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Seattle Section of the Council of Jewish Women was founded in 1900 with 34 founding members, seven years after the national organization was founded in Chicago. Early work included assisting new immigrants, providing programming to deter juvenile delinquency and fighting legislation that would have eroded the separation of church and state. In 1956, the Council Thrift Shop opened in Pike Place market. Over the past century, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Seattle Section has founded a settlement house, later to become Neighborhood House, an agency that today provides support and educational services for low income Seattle residents, and Council House, a low-income apartment building for Seattle’s elderly.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs documenting the activities of the Council of Jewish Women during the 1950s through the 1990s
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Council activities and meetingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Council members in meetings, speakers at podium, women reviewing details before convention
16 photographs.
|
1973, circa 1980 |
| 1/2 | Evening Branch dinners, Angel Ball dance
13 photographs.
|
1955, circa 1960s |
| 1/3 | New member coffee hour, members working in thrift shop, seniors baking hamentashen
31 photographs.
|
1970s |
| 1/4 | 10th anniversary celebration, students at the Women's Institute of Jewish Studies, Rosalynn Carter and delegates, Lieutenant Governor Cherberg with Mrs. Alfred Feneberg
13 photographs.
|
1970s-1980s |
| 1/5 | Board meeting, Washington Institute, board training, board dinner, Ship n Box, Share House, Golden Ruler event, garage sale
38 photographs, 1 contact sheet with 23 images.
|
1992-1996 |
| 1/6 | Evening with Sammie Moshenberg, Leaders Insitute in Minneapolis, Annual Meeting, Passover cooking demonstration, Board meeting, donor dinner
31 photographs, 12 negatives.
|
1997-1999 |
| 1/7 | Women wearing different costumes from Seattle Repertory in fashion show
17 photographs.
|
1979 |
Council Thrift ShopReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/8 | Dinners at thrift shop
36 photographs.
|
circa 1969-1970 |
| 1/9 | Meetings, office work, signboard for Herzl Ner Tamid, women working in thrift shop
25 photographs.
|
1950s-1970s |
ConventionsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/10 | Members attending convention
5 photographs.
|
1960s-1970s |
| 1/11 | Tucson convention attendees wearing "I love you Seattle" T-shirts
7 photographs.
|
1978 |
Political Activities and meetingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/12 | Council members in meeting and next to bus for advocacy trip to Olympia
5 photographs.
|
1972 |
| 1/13 | Photos include Washington State Representatives Joanne Brekke, Marion Kyle Sherman, Eric J. Rohrbach, Steve Tupper, Don Charley, Gene Lux, Senators Jim McDermott and Patty Murray, and President Clinton
10 photographs.
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
PortraitsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/14 | Portraits of Esther R. Landa, Hannah Pelz Schwartz, Elizabeth Levy Cooper, Judge Bobbe J. Bridge, Annette Cohen, Police Chief Norman Stamper
7 photographs.
|
1908, 1996, undated |
| box-folder:oversize | ||
| JOS1 | Ruth and Stan Solman in formal attire |
undated |
Council HouseReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/15 | People serving and eating food
12 photographs.
|
circa 1970s |
| 1/16 | Houses on lot where Council House will be built, empty lot, building under construction, artist's conception of Council House
10 photographs.
|
circa 1972 |
Neighborhood HouseReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/17 | Neighborhood House building
2 photographs.
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
