Joyce Lighter Rogers photograph and film collection, approximately 1890-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Rogers, Joyce Lighter
- Title
- Joyce Lighter Rogers photograph and film collection
- Dates
- approximately 1890-1989 (inclusive)18901949
- Quantity
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25 photographic prints (3 folders) ; various sizes
1 film reel (26 minutes, 1000 feet) : silent, color ; 16mm - Collection Number
- PH1081
- Summary
- Photographs of Jacob Lighter and film of Hillel House construction at 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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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Jacob Lighter (1900-1950) served as president of the Seattle chapter of B'nai B'rith and was instrumental in the construction of Hillel House at the University of Washington.
Content Description
Photographs of Jacob Lighter and family members. The film records the construction of Hillel House at University of Washington and was directed by Jacob Lighter.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the photographs in this collection and selections from the films
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
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Photographs of Jacob Lighter and family members
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Description: Talmud Torah students assembled on steps of school. Tallest boy in top row is Meyer GrashemDates: circa 1890sContainer: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: Dr. KotlianskyDates: circa 1920sContainer: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: Frances Hart sitting in yard with broomDates: 1921Container: Folder 1, Item 3
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Description: Lillian Hart standing next to vineDates: 1921Container: Folder 1, Item 4
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Dates: 1921Container: Folder 1, Item 5
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Description: Della (Marshin) Tall with son Leonard TallDates: June 1928Container: Folder 1, Item 6
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Description: Leonard Tall with cousin Joyce Lighter (Rogers) standing in front of tree stump at Shriners picnicDates: July 25, 1931Container: Folder 1, Item 7
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Description: Group at Fraternal Order of the Sons of Israel picnic
Man in center in white hat is Hazan Schlossberg of Bikur Cholim, to his right is Seattle Talmud Torah teacher Mr. Waltin
Dates: circa 1930sContainer: Box folder:oversize OS6, Item 8 -
Dates: July 1936Container: Folder 1, Item 9
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Dates: circa 1930sContainer: Folder 1, Item 10
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Description: Jacob Lighter with 90-pound salmon that he caught during a trip to Alaska
Salmon was eaten at a B'nai B'rith luncheon.
Dates: June 1937Container: Folder 1, Item 11-12 -
Dates: 1930sContainer: Folder 1, Item 13
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Description: Representatives of B'nai B'rith presenting check to representative of Orthopedic Hospital
Left to right: Irving Lewis, Dr. Norman Clein, Esther (Marshin) Lighter, Seattle B'nai B'rith chapter president Jacob Lighter, Olive Carey (Children's Orthopedic Hospital)
Dates: 1930sContainer: Folder 1, Item 14 -
Description: Jacob Lighter (at right) with priest and representatives of other faiths at desk, looking over paperwork
Possibly a draft board function. Warren Smith at left
Dates: circa 1940Container: Folder 2, Item 15 -
Description: Jacob Lighter (right) presenting silver tea service in memory of his and wife Esther's (Marshin) parents to P. Allen Rickles for Hillel HouseHeib, Seattle (photographer)
Hillel House was located at 4037 15th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Dates: circa 1940sContainer: Folder 2, Item 16 -
Description: Event at Hillel House with group standing behind table bearing trophy and plaqueHeib, Seattle (photographer)
Jacob Lighter in center, Dr. Norman Clein on far left.
Dates: circa 1940sContainer: Folder 2, Item 17 -
Description: Men at banquet, possibly for B'nai B'rith, with Jacob Lighter in front at end of table on leftDeutsch, Allan (photographer)Dates: 1948Container: Folder 2, Item 18
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Description: Group in front of Hillel House, possibly board of directors and other administratorsHeib, Seattle (photographer)
Included are Jacob Lighter, Rabbi and Mrs. Horwitz, Eugene Schwartz, Gerd Pollet, Sara Schmulman, Sol Birulin
Dates: circa 1948Container: Folder 2, Item 19 -
Description: Miller Memorial Dedication of the Hillel director's study with Jacob Lighter giving opening remarks to audience from podium in front of arkHeib, Seattle (photographer)
Two name plaques were unveiled in memory of Charles Miller and his nephew Robert C. Miller
Dates: March 27, 1949Container: Folder 2, Item 20 -
Dates: circa 1970sContainer: Folder 2, Item 21
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Photographs of Lighter and Marshin family gravesites
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Description: Lighter and Marshin family plots at cemeteryDates: circa 1950sContainer: Folder 2, Item 22-23
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Description: Lighter and Marshin family plots at cemeteryDates: circa 1980sContainer: Folder 2, Item 24
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Dates: circa 1980sContainer: Folder 2, Item 25
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Film
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Description: Hillel House at University of Washington
The story of the first Hillel Foundation building constructed in the United States. Includes groundbreaking ceremony, excavation, inspection, construction, and formal dedication.
Directed and supervised by Jacob Lighter. Produced by RARIG Motion Picture Company.
Original: 1 film reel (1000 feet) : silent, color ; 16mm.
Dates: 1947-1948Container: Reel VC110, Item 26
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Rogers, Joyce Lighter--Photographs
