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Temple Beth Am records, 1955-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Temple Beth Am records
Dates
1955-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa 9.07 cubic feet including 2 sound cassettes and 1 file
Collection Number
1917
Summary
Reform congregation founded in 1956
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
Access Restrictions

Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Temple Beth Am is a reform Congregation serving Seattle's North end. Services began in 1955.

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Content Description

Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, sermons, agreements, newsletters, fundraiser booklets, and information relating to the 25th anniversary of Beth Am.

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Other Descriptive Information

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 9 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1917-002, Temple Beth Am tape-recorded program, 1982
  • Accession No. 1917-003, Temple Beth Am records, 1955-1980
  • Accession No. 1917-004, Temple Beth Am records, 1961-1985
  • Accession No. 1917-005, Temple Beth Am records, 1972-1985
  • Accession No. 1917-006, Temple Beth Am records, 1956-1987
  • Accession No. 1917-007, Temple Beth Am records, 1986-1993
  • Accession No. 1917-008, Temple Beth Am dedication program, 1993
  • Accession No. 1917-009, Temple Beth Am records, 1963-1990
  • Accession No. 1917-010, Temple Beth Am records, 1969-2008

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-002: Temple Beth Am tape-recorded program, 1982
    .67 cubic foot including 2 sound cassettes (1.5 hrs.)

    Scope and Content: Tape-recorded program, 3/20/1982.

    25th anniversary of Beth Am. Includes speeches by Jerry Cone, Albert Schrieber on history of Beth Am. Speech by Rabbi Alexander Schindler, Pres. of American Hebrew Congregations.

    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 Howard Droker, 3/22/1982.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-003: Temple Beth Am records, 1955-1980
    3.00 cubic feet

    Scope and Content: Organizational features, correspondence, minutes, financial records, sermons, other record series.

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    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

    Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Temple Beth Am, 5/15/1985.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-004: Temple Beth Am records, 1961-1985
    .28 cubic foot

    Scope and Content: Organizational features, membership directories, correspondence, minutes, agreement, lists, regulations.

    Agreement, undated, is final draft of an agreement between Temple Beth Am and Rabbi Norman D. Hirsh creating a permanent relationship between them.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

    Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Beverly Dale, 10/28/1985.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-005: Temple Beth Am records, 1972-1985
    .42 cubic foot

    Scope and Content: Newsletters, schedules of services, mailings.

    Newsletter is the "News from Temple Beth Am."

    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: Received 2/12/1986.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-006: Temple Beth Am records, 1956-1987
    2.14 cubic feet

    Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, financial records, newsletters, religious school bulletins, membership applications, subject series, ephemera, committee files.

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    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

    Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Norma Dahl, 8/13/1992.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-007: Temple Beth Am records, 1986-1993
    .42 cubic foot (1 box)

    Scope and Content: Mailings, 1986; newsletters "News From Temple Beth Am (1986-1987), and "Temple Beth Am Bulletin" (1987-1993).

    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: Received 5/10/1993.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-008: Temple Beth Am dedication program, 1993
    1 file

    Scope and Content: Dedication program for new building Nov. 5-7, 1993.

    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 Norm Dahl,11/16/1993.

  • Description: Accession No. 1917-009: Temple Beth Am records, 1963-1990
    1.42 cubic feet (2 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Presidents' correspondence, Board of Trustees minutes, committee records, financial records,

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Temple Beth Am, 7/24/1996.

  • Accession No. 1917-010: Temple Beth Am records, 1969-2008

    0.72 cubic feet (2 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Speech notes from 25th anniversary, Past Presidents historical timeline, annual fundraiser booklets (2001-2004), correspondence regarding the background of the Temple's acquisition of its Torahs, and correspondence and notes regarding projects of the Historical Committee. Also includesTemple Beth Am Bulletins.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Julie Eulenberg , 1997-01-01 ; 2001-04-03

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Corporate Names

  • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Cone, Jerome (creator)
    • Hirsh, Norman D (creator)
    • Schindler, Alexander M (creator)
    • Schrieber, Albert N (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Adult Education Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Bet Chaverim Nursery School (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Board of Trustees (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Building Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Finance Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). House Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Membership Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Religious Practices Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Religious School (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Religious School Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am (Seattle, Wash.). Social Action Committee (creator)
    • Temple Beth Am Sisterhood (Seattle, Wash.)
    • Union of American Hebrew Congregations (creator)
    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)


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