Temple B'nai Torah records, 1969-2007
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Temple B'nai Torah (Mercer Island, Wash.)
- Title
- Temple B'nai Torah records
- Dates
- 1969-2007 (inclusive)19692007
- Quantity
- 10.05 cubic feet (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3901
- Summary
- Records from a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1969 on Mercer Island
- 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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Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1969 on Mercer Island.
Content Description
Minutes, announcements, newsletters, by-laws, programs, correspondence, budgets, financial records, ephemera and other materials
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 6 accessions.
- Accession No. 3901-001, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1985-1987
- Accession No. 3901-002, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1969-1987
- Accession No. 3901-003, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1971-1992
- Accession No. 3901-004, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1969-1996
- Accession No. 3901-005, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1970-1996
- Accession No. 3901-006, Temple B'nai Torah records, 1983-2007
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 3901-001: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1985-1987.14 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, by-laws, letters, mailings, budget, newsletters, ephemera.
Ephemera includes a program from installation of James Mirel as Head Rabbi in 1985 and an 18th Anniversary booklet for the congregation, 1969-1987.
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 Elsie Weiner, 7/1/1987.
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Accession No. 3901-002: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1969-1987
1.56 cubic feet (3 boxes)Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, articles of incorporation, by-laws, correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletter, subject series, other record series.
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 Temple B'nai Torah, 2/11/1988 and 4/5/1988.
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Description: Historical FeaturesDates: 1969-1984Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Organizational FeaturesDates: 1969-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Articles of IncorporationDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: BylawsDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1970-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Membership ListsDates: 1969-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Financial RecordsDates: 1976-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: FundraisingDates: 1976-1985Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: ContractsDates: 1978-1980Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Annual MeetingsDates: 1981-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: High Holy DaysDates: 1982-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Newsletter - D'VarimDates: 1971-1982Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: EphemeraDates: 1976-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Bar Mitzvah of Temple B'nai TorahDates: 1979-1982Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Altman v. Temple B'nai TorahDates: 1982Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Illness of Rabbi Singer and decision regarding health benefitsDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Board of Directors including correspondence, minutes, financial recordsDates: 1969-1986Container: Box 1, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Board of Shamasim including minutesDates: 1975-1984Container: Box 2, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Rabbi Search CommitteeDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Finance CommitteeDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Auction CommitteeDates: 1982Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Religious Practices Committee including minutesDates: 1971-1985Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, Temple B'nai Torah Religious SchoolDates: 1978-1979Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Temple B'nai Torah, SisterhoodDates: 1971-1980Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Council of Synagogue PresidentsDates: 1982-1984Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Union of American Hebrew CongregationsDates: 1978-1983Container: Box 3, Accession 3901-002
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Description: Accession No. 3901-003: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1971-1992 (bulk 1987-1989).63 cubic foot (2 boxes)
Scope and Content: Minutes, 1987-1990; announcements, newsletters, 1988-1989; programs, 1987-1990; and related records, 1971-1992. Also included are three ceramic tiles made by students to commemorate the Holocaust.
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 Temple B'nai Torah, 3/11/1993.
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Description: Accession No. 3901-004: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1969-19964.00 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Scope and Content: Newsletters, committee files, religious school records, financial records, budgets, programs.
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 Temple B'nai Torah, 5/1/1996.
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Description: Accession No. 3901-005: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1970-19963.00 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Scope and Content: Rabbi's correspondence, Board minutes, financial records, financial ledger, budgets, membership lists, sermons, high holy day records, subject series, publications, clippings, memorabilia.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Andi Lewis, 5/22/1998.
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Accession No. 3901-006: Temple B'nai Torah records, 1983-2007
.72 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Includes Temple B'nai Torah newsletter D'varim as well as programs, invitations and faculty bulletins for the Temple's school.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Collected by WSJA
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1988-1992Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1993-1994Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1996Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1997Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2000Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2001Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2002Container: Box/Folder 2/1, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2003Container: Box/Folder 2/2, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2004Container: Box/Folder 2/3, Accession 3901-006
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Description: D'varim newsletterDates: 2005-2007Container: Box/Folder 2/4, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Temple B'Nai Torah School Faculty BulletinDates: 1996Container: Box/Folder 2/5, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Temple B'Nai Torah School Faculty BulletinDates: 1997Container: Box/Folder 2/6, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Temple B'Nai Torah School Faculty BulletinDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 2/7, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Temple B'Nai Torah School Faculty BulletinDates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 2/8, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Newsletters from other organizationsDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 2/9, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Programs for special eventsDates: 1992-1993Container: Box/Folder 2/10, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Invitations to special eventsDates: 1983, 1994Container: Box/Folder 2/11, Accession 3901-006
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Description: Miscellaneous programs and flyersDates: 1997, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/12, Accession 3901-006
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Reform Judaism
- Temples--Washington (State)--Mercer Island
Personal Names
- Singer, Jacob, 1922-1982
Corporate Names
- Temple B'nai Torah (Mercer Island, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Mirel, James L., 1947- (creator)
Corporate Names
- Union of American Hebrew Congregations (creator)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
