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Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jacobovitz, Arthur A.
- Title
- Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers
- Dates
- 1961-1995 (inclusive)19611995
- Quantity
- 1.2 cubic feet (including 2 boxes, 15 sound cassettes and 1 transcript)
- Collection Number
- 3786
- Summary
- Materials related to Arthur Jacobovitz, former director of B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at the University of Washington
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1931, Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz was educated at Lubavicher Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York, and received his Semikha (rabbinic ordination) from Yeshiva University in New York in 1955. He served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force for two years. After his military service, he then served as Executive Director of B'nai B'rith Hillel at University of Washington from 1959-1989, staying actively involved as Executive Director Emeritus for two more decades. Known to many as “Rabbi J,” he also taught at Seattle University as a professor of Jewish Studies for 32 years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Oral history interviews with Jacobovitz as well as his personal papers including correspondence, theology students' work, and a scrapbook.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3786-001, Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1985
- Accession No. 3786-002, Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1995
- Accession No. 3786-003, Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1986
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3786-001: Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Howard Droker 9/10/85; transcript.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator’s literary rights of both interviewer and interviewee were transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz, 3/3/1992.
Accession No. 3786-002: Oral history interview with Arthur A. Jacobovitz, 1995Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Jane Avner and Charlotte Spitzer March 23 and March 29, 1995.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Scholarly research only.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi Arthur Jacobovitz, 3/29/1995.
Accession No. 3786-003: Arthur A. Jacobovitz papers, 1961-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Contains Rabbi Jacobovitz's correspondence during his time as Director of B'nai B'rith Hillel at University of Washington. Also includes correspondence from his activities at Seattle University as well as his students' diaries from a 1971 Theology course class project during which students "converted" to Judaism for two weeks and journaled their experiences. Also includes photocopies of a scrapbook commemorating Jacobovitz's life and work.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Lovey Cohen, 2010-03-23
Separated Material: Photographs received with this accession were separated to the Washington State Jewish Archives Photograph Collections in the repository.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1 | 3786-003 | Correspondence |
1961-1986 |
1/2 | 3786-003 | Correspondence |
1967 |
1/3 | 3786-003 | Correspondence |
1980 |
1/4 | 3786-003 | Correspondence related to Teaching/Students |
1968-1974 |
1/5 | 3786-003 | Correspondence from Murray Shiff |
1974-1979 |
1/6 | 3786-003 | Correspondence related to Trinity Episcopal
Church |
1979 |
1/7 | 3786-003 | Correspondence related to Seattle University |
1962-1970 |
2/1 | 3786-003 | Materials related to Theology 120 course at Seattle
University |
1968-1970 |
2/2-2/3 | 3786-003 | Collection of submitted class projects/essays, "Two
Weeks as an Orthodox Jew" from Theology 120 course at Seattle
University |
1971 |
2/4 | 3786-003 | UW Hillel welcome pamphlet and speech introducing Dr.
William Gerberding |
1959, undated |
2/5 | 3786-003 | Press clippings |
1963-1985 |
2/6 | 3786-003 | Original copy of essay written about
Jacobovitz |
circa 1984 |
2/7 | 3786-003 | Photocopies of commemorative album celebrating Arthur
Jacobovitz' 25th year with UW Hillel |
1963-1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)