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Solomon Maimon papers, 1978-1986, 2006
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Maimon, Solomon
- Title
- Solomon Maimon papers
- Dates
- 1978-1986, 2006 (inclusive)19781986
- Quantity
- 2 sound cassettes plus 1 transcript and 1 item
- Collection Number
- 3024
- Summary
- Interviews of Rabbi of Sephardic Bikur Holim, Seattle describing the Sephardic community and his family background
- 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
Rabbi of Sephardic Bikur Holim, Seattle
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3024-001, Solomon Maimon oral history interview, 1978-1979
- Accession No. 3024-002, Solomon Maimon papers, 1986
- Accession No. 3024-003, Solomon Maimon oral history, 2006
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3024-001: Solomon Maimon oral history interview, 1978-1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview with trancripts, August 13, 1978, and August 3, 1979.
First interview discusses in general the establishment and history and character of the Seattle Sephardic community. The second is more detailed and emphasizes Rabbi Maimon's family background. Maimon is Rabbi of Sephardic Bikur Holim, Seattle. The interviews also discuss the congregation and the founding of the Seattle Talmud Torah.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
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 Solomon Maimon, 10/1/1979.
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Accession No. 3024-002: Solomon Maimon papers, 1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Testimonial Dinner program.
Program is from testimonial dinner held at the Westin Hotel in August 1986.
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 Meta Buttnick, 8/1/1986.
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Accession No. 3024-003: Solomon Maimon oral history, Return to Top
Scope and Content: Oral history interview conducted with Joseph Adatto on May 23, 2006. Rabbi Maimon discusses his family's immigration to Seattle from Turkey in 1924, his development as a rabbi, and his career at Sephardic Bikur Holim synagogue. Maimon describes his time at Yeshiva University, influential rabbis and professors, and his involvement in the Syrian community in Brooklyn. He then discusses his transition to, and time at, Sephardic Bikur Holim synagogue, specifically his challenges, fellow rabbis, and the summer camp that he initiated. Also described are the customs of circumcision, weddings, and ritual divorce. Maimon's activities post-retirement are discussed at the end of the interview, including his remarriage, brief move to Israel, and the founding of the Seattle Kollel in 1991.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
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 Solomon Maimon, 5/26/2006
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Maimon, Solomon--Archives
Corporate Names
- Seattle Sephardic Talmud Torah
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
