Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-2004
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.)
- Dates
- 1985-2004 (inclusive)19852004
- Quantity
- 0.87 cubic feet (4 boxes, 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 5398
- Summary
- Membership directories and other organizational records of the Congregation
- 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
Historical Note
The Beth Shalom Congregation was founded by a small group of families in Seattle in January 1969. The initial aim was to provide an institution which would serve the spiritual, educational, social, and cultural needs of Jews interested in retaining their traditional heritage. The congregation is affiliated with the United Synagogue, parent body of Conservative Judaism, and is an active member in the national network of Conservative Synagogues in America.
Content Description
Membership directories with color photos of members, scrapbook with a congregation timeline, articles of incorporation, newsclippings, photographs, flyers, invitations, organizational materials and issues of the Congregation newsletter Ruach.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 5398-001, Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-1989
- Accession No. 5398-002, Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.) / Congregation Beth Shalom records, 1997-2004
- Accession No. 5398-003, Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1989-2003
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 5398-001: Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1985-19891 vertical file
Scope and Content: Membership directories with color photos of members.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, 10/1/1994
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Accession No. 5398-002: Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.) / Congregation Beth Shalom records, 1997-2004
0.63 cubic ft. (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Contains a scrapbook with a congregation timeline, articles of incorporation, news clippings, photographs, and issues of the Congregation newsletter Ruach.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 2005-06-14
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1996)Dates: 1996 and undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1997)Dates: 1997Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1998)Dates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (1999)Dates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2000)Dates: 2000Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2001)Dates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2002)Dates: 2002Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2003)Dates: 2003Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2004)Dates: 2004Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 5398-002
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Description: RUACH: Monthly Newsletter of Congregation Beth Shalom (2005)Dates: 2005Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 5398-002
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Description: Congregation Beth Shalom Significant Events (photographs, news clippings)Dates: 1968-2005Container: Box/Folder 2/1, Accession 5398-002
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Description: Congregation Beth Shalom IRS Tax Exemption documentsDates: 1965-1970Container: Box/Folder 2/2, Accession 5398-002
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Accession No. 5398-003: Congregation Beth Shalom records (Seattle, Wash.), 1989-2003
.54 cubic feet (2 boxes )Scope and Content: Ruach newsletters, mailings, invitations, handouts, and organizational materials.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
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Description: Organizational materials and newsletters
Scope and Content: Rauch newsletters, flyers, invitations, membership directory, mailings, meeting agenda, budget, religious school-parent handbooks
Dates: 1989-1997Container: Box 1, Accession 5398-003 -
Description: Ruach newsletters and flyersDates: 1998-2003Container: Box 2, Accession 5398-003
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Synagogues--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Titles within the Collection
- RUACH
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
