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Marco Franco papers, 1908-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Franco, Marco
Title
Marco Franco papers
Dates
1908-1985 (inclusive)
1951-1967 (bulk)
Quantity
0.21 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
4549 (Accession No. 4549-001)
Summary
Papers of a charter member and founder of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Marco Franco was born on the Island of Rhodes, moved to Seattle in 1910, was a charter member and founder of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, and an organizer of the Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood. He died in 1967 at the age of 85.

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Content Description

Programs, correspondence, newsletters, awards, clippings, ephemera. Concerning Franco's activities with various Seattle Jewish organizations. Includes some papers of Franco's daughter, Sara Horowitz.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Sara Horowitz, 7/1/1988.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Franco, Marco--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Awards (creator)
    • Seattle Talmud Torah Hebrew School (creator)
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