Leo Weisfield papers, 1973-1977
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weisfield, Leo
- Title
- Leo Weisfield papers
- Dates
- 1973-1977 (inclusive)19731977
- Quantity
- 3 sound cassettes plus 1 transcript
- Collection Number
- 2099
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview discussing the credit jewelry business, his expansion to other cities and later into discount department stores. He also touches on his interest in Democratic Party politics and his support of labor
- 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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- Languages
- English
Content Description
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Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
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Accession No. 2099-001: Leo Weisfield oral history interview, 1973-1977
2 sound cassettes (total 1 hr. 50 min.); transcript: 89 pagesScope and Content: Tape-recorded interview with transcript covering years 1915-1960 and conducted by Karyl Winn and Jeanette Schrieber on 2/12/73 and 2/23/73; clipping, 1977.
Mr. Weisfield discusses the credit jewelry business, his expansion to other cities and later into discount department stores. He mentions how he sought financing to accomplish this. He touches on his interest in working for the community and his early recognition of discrimination against Jews. In the second interview, Mr. Weisfield touches on his interest and involvement in Democratic Party politics and his support of labor. He discusses the orientations of various groups in the Jewish community in the Twenties and reflects on his position with respect to them. The clipping describes the family business.
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 Leo Weisfield, 2/23/1973.
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Description: Leo Weisfield oral history interview
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Accession No. 2099-002: Leo Weisfield oral history interview, 1974
1 sound cassetteScope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Jeanette Schrieber on 7/11/74.
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 Leo Weisfield, 7/11/1974.
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Description: Leo Weisfield oral history interview
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Weisfield, Leo--Archives
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
