WAUMirelJamesL2658.xml Guide to the Oral History Interviews With James L. Mirel 1976-1999 Mirel (James L.) Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries ©2007 (Last modified: 1/31/2020)
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Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections 2658 Mirel, James L., 1947- Oral history interviews with James L. Mirel 1976-1999 3 sound cassettes plus 1 transcript Collection materials are in English. Oral histories with Rabbi Mirel, the Director of Youth Services at Temple de Hirsch Sinai (1976)

Rabbi Mirel is the Director of Youth Services at Temple de Hirsch-Sinai (1976).

Organized into 2 accessions.

Accession No. 2658-001, James L. Mirel lecture, 1976 Accession No. 2658-002, James L. Mirel oral history interview, 1999

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 Levine, Raphael H., 1901- Mirel, James L., 1947- --Interviews Mirel, Julie Rosenbaum, Mildred Hardin Singer, Jacob, 1922-1982 Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged (Seattle, Wash.) Jewish Archives (University of Washington) Mazeltones (Musical group) Temple B'nai Torah (Bellevue, Wash.) Temple B'nai Torah (Mercer Island, Wash.) Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Oral Histories Jewish Americans Sound Recordings

 

Accession No. 2658-001: James L. Mirel lecture, 1976 2 sound cassettes (90 minutes)

Scope and Content: Tape recorded lecture conducted on 22 Jan 1976.

Tape is of Rabbi Mirel of Temple de Hirsch speaking on the History of the Jewish community in Seattle.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Meta Kaplan, 1/1/1976.

 James L. Mirel lecture Accession No. 2658-002: James L. Mirel oral history interview, 1999 1 sound cassette (90 min., analog, mono); transcript: 11 leaves

Scope and Content: Mirel outlines his early life and education and his involvement in music. He tells the history of the Klezmer musical group, the Mazeltones. In describing his career as a rabbi, he defines Temple B'nai Torah, where he succeeded Rabbi Jacob Singer, as a traditional reform synagogue. He discusses his involvement in interfatih work and mentions individuals with whom he has interacted. He tells of Sabbath services he has lead at the Kline Galland Home. He describes the musical career of his wife, Julie, and mentions his recent book, "Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living."

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: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.

Acquisition Info: Donated by James Mirel, 2/23/2000.

 James L. Mirel oral history interview